The Cleveland Cavaliers scrape a 125-121 win over the Brooklyn Nets after nearly surrendering a 22‑point lead. Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen spark the start, each dropping 13 points and Allen hitting his first three‑pointer since December 2025, while the Cavs shoot 10‑of‑17 from beyond the arc in the first half. Turnovers plague Cleveland, with 23 total and eight in the final quarter, allowing Michael Porter Jr.’s 28 points and a 43‑point combined effort from Julius Randle and Egor Demin to cut the lead to two with under 10 seconds left. The victory puts the Cavs at 1‑1 heading into a home game against Minnesota on Monday.
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Donovan Mitchell and James Harden combined for 11 turnovers against Philadelphia. The Cavaliers need better ball security against Brooklyn.
The Brooklyn Nets (0‑1) head to Cleveland to face the Cavs (0‑1) at 7:30 PM ET on Oct. 24, with the game streamed on YES Network and DAZN. After a 110‑103 opening‑night loss to Charlotte, where the Hornets dominated the paint, the Nets are dealing with a minutes restriction on rookie Mikel Brown Jr., who remains sidelined for the back‑to‑back against Indiana and will be limited again tonight. Injuries also affect both squads: Nets guard Tyler Bilodeau (right shoulder) is out, while Cleveland lists Khalifa Diop (left knee) and Nae’Qwan Tomlin (lower back) on the injury board. Coach Jordi Fernandez emphasizes the need for early transition offense and highlights Julius Randle’s role as the Nets seek to rebound from a rough start.
The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Brooklyn Nets Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET on DAZN. Both clubs seek their first win of the 2026‑27 season after losses to Philadelphia (114‑106) and Charlotte (110‑103). Led by Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, the Cavs aim to bounce back, while the Nets need solid defense and shooting to stay competitive. Stream the game live on DAZN, but note regional restrictions may apply.
Warriors The Warriors may want to trade Kristaps Porzingis, but getting another team to send back someone who can help? Well, that’s where things get complicated. According to Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports, Golden State might have to absorb an unwanted contract, attach a first-round pick or potentially do both to move Porzingis. His uncertain […]
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Here is how the Nets could make a move for Tyler Herro and why a trade with the Bucks could make sense for both teams at this point.
The Brooklyn Nets head to Cleveland for their second game of the 2026‑27 season, facing the Cavaliers on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 PM ET in Rocket Arena. After a 110‑103 home loss to Charlotte, the Nets rely on Julius Randle’s 30‑point debut, though he admits the team must improve rebounding against Cleveland’s strong interior duo of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. Injuries sideline Tyler Bilodeau (Nets) and Khalifa Diop plus Nae’Qwan Tomlin (Cavs). Rookie Mikel Brown Jr. remains on a minutes limit, while the Cavs will lean on Donovan Mitchell to ignite their offense. The game streams on YES Network and DAZN.
Cavaliers Kenny Atkinson saw the same thing everyone else did. The Sixers turned up the pressure, and the Cavs didn’t have a good enough answer. “They upped their pressure and physicality. It was pretty clear. We did not handle it well,” Atkinson said after Cleveland squandered a 29-point lead in its season opener, via Zach […]
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The Atlanta Hawks dominate the Charlotte Hornets 128‑81 on Oct. 23, 2026, showcasing a suffocating defense that held Charlotte to just 19 points in the third quarter. Jalen Johnson leads with 19 points, seven rebounds and eight assists, while Aaron Wiggins matches his 19‑point night and Dyson Daniels adds 11 points and nine rebounds. Bench contributors Zuby Ejiofor and Kingston Fleming each hit their first career three‑pointers. The Hawks build a 68‑43 halftime lead and never look back, capitalizing on the Hornets' injuries to Kon Knuppel and Coby White. The victory follows both teams’ season‑opening wins and highlights Atlanta’s depth and defensive intensity.
The Cleveland Cavaliers (0-1) host the Brooklyn Nets (0-1) on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 PM in Rocket Arena, with DAZN and NBA League Pass broadcasting. After blowing a 29‑point lead in a 114‑106 loss to the Sixers, Cleveland looks to bounce back against a Nets squad that isn’t expected to chase a playoff spot but could pull off upsets thanks to veterans Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. The Cavs are favored by 10.5 points, but they’re missing Nae’Qwan Tomlin (back), Khalifa Diop (left knee) and Ernest Udeh Jr. (G‑League). Brooklyn lists Tyler Bilodeau (shoulder) out. Expected lineups: Cavs – James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen; Nets – Mikel Brown Jr., Egor Demin, Michael Porter Jr., Julius Randle, Day’Ron Sharpe. Cleveland leads the recent series 7‑0, having won 106‑102 on March 1.
Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. isn’t coming off his minutes restriction “anytime soon.” The No. 6 pick played 20 minutes off the bench during his NBA debut on Wednesday. Jordi Fernandez explained on Friday why Brown will remain on his minutes limit moving forward. “[The minutes restriction] is not going to change in a […]
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The Brooklyn Nets entered Opening Night with a disappointing performance from their highly touted 2025 draft class, the so‑called Flatbush 5. Only No. 8 pick Egor Demin and No. 19 pick Nolan Traore saw minutes, combining for just seven points on 2‑of‑14 shooting, two assists and three turnovers in 42 minutes. The other three first‑rounders didn’t play at all, raising concerns about the rebuild’s progress. Coach Jacques Fernández remains confident, citing the players’ potential and a plan to improve their decision‑making. Meanwhile, recent first‑round pick Mikel Brown Jr. (No. 6, 2026) shows promise despite a lingering ankle issue, and the Nets must decide by Nov. 2 whether to retain all five young assets.
LeBron James made his debut as a Philadelphia 76er on October 22, 2026, helping the team rally from a 29‑point deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114‑106 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Despite early boos and a shaky 7‑of‑25 three‑point shooting night, the Sixers forced turnovers and capitalized on transition play, with Joel Embiid delivering a big fourth‑quarter flurry. The win caps a dramatic offseason that saw Daryl Morey extend Embiid, sign Paul George, draft Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, and acquire Jaylen Brown, setting high expectations for the franchise. James described the night as “hell of a night,” reflecting the revived excitement in a city whose loyalty has wavered in recent years.
On opening night, the Brooklyn Nets' new "positional size" strategy backfires as Charlotte racks up 48 paint points and 20 second‑chance points, highlighting glaring rebounding woes. Day’Ron Sharpe’s early foul trouble forces a makeshift frontcourt, and Moritz Wagner’s entry sparks an 11‑1 Hornets run. Despite Julius Randle’s 33 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, the Nets can’t contain the glass—Charlotte shoots 77.3% at the rim versus Brooklyn’s 50% and finishes with 65‑64 lead late in the third. Coach Jordi Fernández blames technique and accountability, while foul trouble leaves rookie Noah Clowney in a small‑ball role. The bench contributes just 25 points, underscoring the Nets’ struggle to translate size into defensive stability.
Brooklyn Nets fans had little reason to get out of their seats during Wednesday’s 110-103 season-opening loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The few moments of electricity in the building came courtesy of No. 6 pick Mikel Brown Jr. Brown put together a modest stat line during the loss, scoring six points on 2-of-8 shooting with […]
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In a 127-105 Lakers victory over the Warriors on Oct. 21, 2026, rookie forward Ziaire Williams enjoyed seeing Luka Dončić trade trash talk with Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg instead of being on the receiving end. Williams, who posted nine points, four assists, three rebounds and a steal in 24 minutes, said it’s "cool" to be on Luka’s side and praised the youngster’s grit. The game sparked a brief verbal duel, adding another chapter to Dončić’s long history of on‑court banter. The Lakers will meet the Clippers Friday, hoping to keep the momentum.
Rockets The Rockets want to spend less time working against the shot clock and more time attacking before the defense gets organized. Their opener offered a good example of why. Houston scored 29 fast-break points in Wednesday’s 128-110 win over the Mavericks, a total it reached only twice last season, according to William Guillory of […]
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The Rockets opened their season with a 128‑point win over Dallas, shifting to a much faster pace thanks to Fred VanVleet’s return. VanVleet logged six points, 11 assists and zero turnovers, while Jabari Smith Jr. and Kevin Durant each poured in 30 points. The new tempo generated 29 fast‑break points and 21 forced turnovers, addressing last season’s take‑away woes. Marcus Smart provided steady ball‑handling, and despite Tari Eason’s early ejection for a flagrant foul, the team emphasized transition play and rebounding. The performance suggests Houston’s revamped offense and defensive aggressiveness could be a key storyline this year.
The Spurs stumbled 12-0 in their opening night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, falling to a 0-1 record tied with several other winless teams. Victor Wembanyama recorded only one dunk, while Devin Vassell managed seven points on 25% shooting. The Thunder’s Chet Holmgren outscored Wembanyama 14-12 and blocked his shot, and bench scorer Jared McCain hit 6‑of‑8 from three, accounting for the decisive margin. Oklahoma’s superior three‑point shooting (13‑31) versus San Antonio’s (9‑37) proved the difference, despite the Spurs’ better free‑throw and two‑point percentages. The article breaks down the box score, turnovers and key performances to explain the 12‑point loss.
The Brooklyn Nets open the 2026‑27 season with a home loss to Charlotte, but Julius Randle insists the club is laser‑focused on winning rather than tanking. Randle, acquired from Minnesota, highlights coach Jordi Fernandez’s trust in his play‑making, noting he led preseason assists. Veteran Moritz Wagner stresses the importance of a strong start as the next six games pit Brooklyn against Eastern Conference playoff contenders. Meanwhile, rookie Mikel Brown Jr. faces a minutes cap after a sprained ankle, and former starter Noah Clowney slides to a bench role to improve his rebounding. The team hopes to break three consecutive sub‑30‑win seasons.
Wizards Anthony Davis was the best player on the floor in the Wizards’ opener. One of Washington’s most encouraging stretches came while he was watching from the bench. The Wizards pulled ahead in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s 128-116 win over the Bucks with Davis and Trae Young resting, getting important contributions from a group […]
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Naz Reid recorded 20 points and 11 rebounds in his Charlotte Hornets debut, while Grayson Allen scored 21 points off the bench to lead the short-handed team to a 110-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Reid shot 8-for-19 from the field, including four three-pointers, and added seven assists as Charlotte opened its […]
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The Brooklyn Nets kick off the 2026-27 campaign on Wednesday vs. the Charlotte Hornets. Following two tanking seasons that featured 118 combined losses, Jordi Fernandez and co. will look to take a step back towards relevance. The rebuilding squad made several notable offseason additions, trading for three-time All-Star Julius Randle, selecting Mikel Brown Jr. with […]
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Three newcomers were among five players in double figures as the Charlotte Hornets ground out a win over the Brooklyn Nets, 110-103.
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