The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Brooklyn Nets meet Friday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

The Cleveland Cavaliers played with purpose on both sides of the floor when they faced the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.

Last Friday night, the Brooklyn Nets trailed the Cleveland Cavaliers at home by 22 points heading into the fourth quarter but had clawed within four when rookie — and former BYU Cougars star — Egor Demin made a 3-pointer to cut the deficit to one at 121-120 with 3:48 remaining.

Both the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons may be without some of their key players in Monday night's matchup.

On Friday night, the Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers, hoping to find themselves in the win column for the first time in their 2025-26 campaign. Brooklyn opened up its season against the Charlotte Hornets, hoping to score an early victory against an Eastern Conference foe.

Preview the Cleveland Cavaliers' NBA matchup with Brooklyn, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas exploded for 33 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers and he explained what led to his turnaround in the second half.

After a tough loss in New York on Wednesday night, Cleveland was looking to rebound quickly on Friday when they faced off against the Brooklyn Nets.  Brooklyn g