Cleveland Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell vs Brooklyn Nets (Image via Getty) The Brooklyn Nets play the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 19, 2026, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Cleveland comes in with a 34-21 record, while Brooklyn is 15-38. The difference between the two sides is clear in both results and overall play this season.Cleveland has been more consistent on offense and defense. Brooklyn has had trouble scoring and is dealing with several absences. That makes this matchup uneven going in.
Brooklyn Nets injury report vs Cleveland Cavaliers (February 19, 2026)
Nic Claxton is out with a right ankle sprain. His absence leaves Brooklyn Nets without its main interior defender. The team is also missing Tyson Etienne, Chaney Johnson, E.J. Liddell, Josh Minott, and Ben Saraf, who are all on G League assignments.The available group includes Michael Porter Jr., Cam Thomas, Noah Clowney, Egor Demin, Nolan Traore, Danny Wolf, Day’Ron Sharpe, Terance Mann, Haywood Highsmith, Ziaire Williams, and Jalen Wilson. The frontcourt depth is limited without Claxton.
Cleveland Cavaliers injury report vs Brooklyn Nets (February 19, 2026)
Cleveland Cavaliers will be without Max Strus as he recovers from left foot surgery. Nae’Qwan Tomlin is also out with calf soreness. Tristan Enaruna, Emanuel Miller, and Riley Minix are unavailable due to G League assignments.The main rotation remains intact. Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Dean Wade, Lonzo Ball, De’Andre Hunter, Jaylon Tyson, Tyrese Proctor, Larry Nance Jr., Craig Porter Jr., and Sam Merrill are all available. Mobley had a calf issue earlier but is not listed out.Cavaliers lead series and won earlier meetingCleveland leads the all-time series 115-85 across 200 games. The first meeting this season ended in a 131-124 win for the Cavaliers on October 24, 2025. The next matchup between the teams is scheduled for March 1.
Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Team stats (February 19, 2026)
Stat (Per Game)Nets (53 GP)Cavs (55 GP)Net Diff Points 107.7 120.0 -12.3 FG% 44.6% 47.6% -3.0% 3PT% 34.4% 35.8% -1.4% Rebounds 40.7 44.6 -3.9 Assists 25.4 28.6 -3.2 Record 15-38 34-21 Cavs +19Brooklyn ranks near the bottom in scoring and blocks. It allows 114.9 points per game. Cleveland ranks first in blocks and is among the better teams in field goal percentage. It outscores opponents by 4.1 points per game.
Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Key players on both teams
Michael Porter Jr. leads Brooklyn with 25 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, along with 2.5 made threes. Day’Ron Sharpe averages 8.5 points on 61.1 percent shooting. Cam Thomas and Danny Wolf provide scoring from the perimeter.Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland with 26.4 points and 6.3 assists per game. Jarrett Allen averages 14.7 points and 8.7 rebounds. Jaylon Tyson adds 14.4 points. Evan Mobley contributes 1.6 blocks per game.
Nets vs Cavaliers Game outlook (February 19, 2026)
Cleveland has won four straight at home and is a 14.5-point favorite. The team has more depth and fewer injury concerns. Brooklyn is missing size and interior defense.For Brooklyn to stay in the game, Porter Jr. will need to score efficiently and the team must shoot well from outside. Cleveland has the advantage and is expected to control the game.