In their home opener on Oct. 24, the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a furious Brooklyn Nets comeback to win 125-121, narrowly preserving a 22‑point fourth‑quarter lead. Michael Porter Jr. led with 28 points and four steals, Jarrett Allen added 21 points and a surprise three‑pointer, and Donovan Mitchell contributed 22 points, four assists and five rebounds while noting early‑season growing pains. Brooklyn’s James Harden supplied a highlight‑reel assist to Allen, but the Nets rallied to cut the margin to two before Cleveland sealed the win at the free‑throw line. The game underscored the Cavs’ continued fourth‑quarter execution issues despite the victory.
The Brooklyn Nets rallied late but fell 125-121 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 24, 2026. Egor Dëmin sparked the comeback, dropping 15 fourth‑quarter points and teaming with Mikel Brown Jr. for five late threes that trimmed a 22‑point deficit to four with 26.4 seconds left. Veteran Julius Randle contributed early, while Michael Porter Jr. finished with 28 points on 10‑of‑18 shooting. Despite improving shot volume in the second half and out‑rebounding the Cavs 24‑23, Brooklyn couldn’t overcome Cleveland’s 57.9% first‑half three‑point shooting. Coach Jordi Fernandez highlighted better shot quality as the key factor in the near‑miracle effort.
Random dribbles on the Cavaliers’ 125-121 win over the visiting Brooklyn Nets in Saturday’s home opener. 1. I said before the season that I thought these Cavaliers could be a frustrating bunch. I really didn’t want to be right. But two games into the season, I’m feeling pretty good about that prediction. Unfortunately. 2. Listen, […]
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In the Cavs’ home‑opener win over the Nets, Jarrett Allen earns player‑of‑the‑game honors with 21 points, eight rebounds, two steals and a near‑perfect 7‑for‑8 shooting night, landing an A‑minus grade. Donovan Mitchell contributes 22 points but drops to a C+, while Evan Mobley posts a solid 20‑10 line for a B+. James Harden struggles, scoring just 12 on 1‑8 shooting and receives a D+. Bench spark plugs Jaylon Tyson (15 points) and Mario Hezonja (9) earn B‑ and B grades despite turnover issues. The grades breakdown highlights the team’s strengths and early‑season inconsistencies.
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.
Michael Wilbon and Joe Johnson are questioning Cleveland's credibility after another historic collapse. The Cavaliers must prove they can finish games.
After blowing a 29‑point lead to the Philadelphia 76ers on opening night, the Cleveland Cavaliers are dissecting the loss to avoid repeat mistakes. Coach Kenny Atkinson points to rising live‑ball turnovers, three‑point variance, and poor second‑half execution as key factors, while players like Mario Hezonja and rookie Peyton Watson stress the mental shift needed to treat any big advantage as a modest lead. The Cavs plan to emphasize ball security, smarter matchups and the simple mantra “pass to the open man” in practice, hoping the frustrating defeat becomes a catalyst for improvement in high‑stakes games.
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Mario Hezonja makes a splash in his first NBA game in six years, boldly waiving off star Donovan Mitchell to create a one‑on‑one scoring chance for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran’s confidence and court‑reading helped the Cavs secure a crucial basket late in the third quarter and earned praise from coach Kenny Atkinson as a positive sign after a recent loss. Hezonja says the team’s welcoming environment and his role in easing pressure on Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen are exactly why Cleveland signed him. His early impact hints at valuable veteran depth heading into the playoffs.
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.
The Cavaliers face Minnesota, Oklahoma City twice, Philadelphia and the Knicks twice in a brutal 11-game stretch that could leave them near .500.
Are the Cavaliers coming to satellite just in time for the home opener? According to Danny Cunningham of The Inside Shot and Locked on Cavs, that seems to be the deal. As you know, the Cavs reached an agreement with DAZN to broadcast regional games this season. It created somewhat of a fuss. And that’s […]
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The Philadelphia 76ers aim to start 2026‑27 with a perfect 3‑0 record as they face the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. After a dramatic 29‑point comeback win over the Cavaliers and a season‑opening victory over the Knicks, the Sixers showcased a second‑half surge with 17 assists and only two turnovers. The Bucks, now without Giannis after his trade to the Heat, rely on Tyler Herro and Jaime Jaquez Jr., while dealing with injuries to Dominick Barlow, Tacko Fall and LeBron James. Key matchups include Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecomb defending Herro, while Joel Embiid looks to dominate the paint against Myles Turner. A win would cement the Sixers’ early momentum and help cement chemistry.
The best thing about the NBA is that there’s always another game. And between now and mid-April, the Cavaliers will have 81 of them. So, yes, the meltdown on opening night in Philadelphia will be a long-forgotten memory that means nothing by the time the playoffs roll around. This is assuming the Cavs make the […]
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I joined the BIGPLAY Cleveland show and I can tell you I didn’t overreact to the Cavaliers’ season-opening meltdown vs. the 76ers. But I sure didn’t take it easy on them, either. You can listen to my entire semi-rant in this very post. All I can tell you is … well, my complete thoughts are […]
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The Philadelphia 76ers continued their strong start to the season after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106 on Thursday in what proved to be a major comeback. However, during the fourth quarter, Tyrese Maxey got into a minor shoving match with the Cavaliers star and former teammate James Harden. While Maxey downplayed the incident after the […]
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Even LeBron James has never experienced the kind of comeback the 76ers just pulled off in their latest win over the Cavaliers.
The Cleveland Cavaliers need Donovan Mitchell to be their leading scorer and go-to guy, and not their primary playmaker or ball-handler.
The Philadelphia 76ers got the best of both worlds during their astonishing comeback victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Sixers staged a historic comeback in their home opener, erasing a 29‑point halftime deficit to beat the Cavaliers 122‑118 on Oct. 22, 2026. After trailing 69‑45 at the break, Philadelphia tightened ball security, forced turnovers and sparked an 11‑0 run to start the third quarter. Joel Embiid’s 7‑0 run and Jaylen Brown’s 6‑0 surge clinched the win, marking LeBron James’ biggest comeback of his career and the Sixers’ biggest in three decades. Players described the halftime shift as a “litmus test” for the season’s adversity, highlighting resilience and veteran leadership.
Tyrese Maxey pushed back on comments ESPN's Stephen A. Smith made during Friday's episode of First Take stemming from a spat that occurred in the Philadelphia 76ers' comeback win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Cleveland Cavaliers star Evan Mobley was aggressive out of the gate before going missing in action in the season-opening loss to the 76ers.
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse confirmed that Joel Embiid and LeBron James have a minutes plan.