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Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Game Preview, Betting Odds
In the second of the Brooklyn Nets three-straight road matchups, Jordi Fernandez’s crew heads into Cleveland to take on the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers. After falling to the Boston Celtics in overtime last night, Brooklyn looks to avenge the narrow loss and climb back to .500.
ODDS:
The Nets enter the day as 13-point underdogs to the Cavaliers, and the total over/under is 223.5 points.
KEYS TO THE GAME:
1. Play free. The Nets have surpassed all expectations on the young 2024-25 season, and tasked with toppling the best team in the NBA, there’s no added pressure. Brooklyn isn’t supposed to win this one, which is exactly why they may. Fernandez’s “gritty” identity he’s installed has given the league’s top squads fits, and tonight should be no different.
2. Slow Cleveland’s balanced attack. Unlike in previous years, Donovan Mitchell has been good but not completely dominant. Evan Mobley has emerged as a true scoring threat, taking some of the Cavaliers’ offensive pressure off Micthell and Darius Garland. The Nets’ array of versatile defenders should be a difference-maker in the Saturday night matchup.
3. Roll with the same starters. Against Boston, Fernandez moved Nic Claxton into the starting five and Ben Simmons to the bench. In a reserve role, the latter shined as Brooklyn’s facilitator. Given Dennis Schröder’s hot start and Cam Thomas’ lethal scoring ability, having all three on the court simultaneously doesn’t work as well. After nearly downing the reigning champs, Simmons should serve as the Nets’ sixth man going forward.
RECORDS:
Brooklyn Nets (4-5) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (10-0)
INJURIES:
Check out Nets on SI later today for an updated injury report.
WHEN:
Nov. 9, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. EST
LOCATION:
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse – Cleveland, OH
FINAL WORD:
Brooklyn closes the road trip on Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. in a matchup with Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. The Nets then return home for a Nov. 13 rematch with the Celtics, their final contest before NBA Cup play commences against the New York Knicks.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland EMS responded to a fatal crash early Sunday morning.
According to EMS, the accident was at I-71 N and W 130th Street.
When crews arrived, they pronounced a 28-year-old man dead at the scene.
A 35-year-old man was taken to Fairview Hospital in stable condition, EMS said.
Two other men, ages 18 and 21, were also at the scene but declined medical transport.
19 News has made call outs to Cleveland Police on more information on the accident.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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If you’re currently going through a bit of Cleveland Cavaliers withdrawal, you won’t have to wait much longer. Sure, you won’t see Donovan Mitchell or Evan Mobley, but some of the younger, intriguing players could be seeing the floor in the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League 2026.
This summer, the games will begin on Thursday, July 9th, and go through Sunday, July 19th. All 76 games will air across ESPN platforms and Amazon Prime. Each team will play at least five games. The first four will take place between July 9th-16th. Semi-Final games will take place on Saturday, July 18th, airing on Amazon Prime, with the Championship game airing on July 19th on ESPN.
The Cleveland Cavaliers Schedule:
The Cavs will kick off their Summer League schedule on Friday, July 10th at 4:30 PM EST vs the Indiana Pacers. The game will air on ESPN2. Their schedule of games will be listed below.
Friday, July 10, 4:30 PM EST vs the Indiana Pacers at the Cox Pavilion, airing on ESPN 2.
Sunday, July 12, 4:00 PM EST vs the Detroit Pistons at the Thomas & Mack Center, airing on Amazon Prime
Monday, July 13, 8:00 PM EST vs the Miami Heat at the Cox Pavilion, airing on Amazon Prime
Wednesday, July 15, 5:30 PM EST vs the New Orleans Pelicans at the Cox Pavilion, airing on Amazon Prime
The Cavs will find out their 5th opponent after their first four games are completed, and will see if they are to move on to the semi-finals for the final weekend.
The Cavaliers Potential Summer League Roster:
While the roster should be announced in a few days, the Cavaliers have been building organizational depth, starting with drafting Meleek Thomas in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft. The team reportedly signed Ernest Udeh, Jr. out of Miami (FL) to a two-way contract and has added Texas A&M forward Rashaun Agee, and Florida guard Xavian Lee to Exhibit 10 contracts.
Tyrese Proctor is also a possibility to play for the team, but we know he will be playing with the Australian national team this summer. Expect fellow two-way player Tristan Enaruna to play as well but the Cavs may need to fill their final two-way spot as Riley Minix has been reported to sign with ASVEL in France.
Summer League is a great opportunity for players to get eyes on them and show their potential. This is also how the Cavs have succeeded over the years, finding diamonds in the rough who contribute to the main roster down the road. Let’s see if the Cavaliers find another hidden gem in a few weeks.
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