{"id":611230,"date":"2026-02-19T08:24:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T08:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/611230\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T08:24:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T08:24:33","slug":"cavs-vs-nets-how-to-watch-odds-and-injury-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/611230\/","title":{"rendered":"Cavs vs. Nets: How to watch, odds, and injury report"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> have one of the easiest schedules in the league after the All-Star break, but they have a tough stretch to start things off. They play five games in seven nights, and they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks<\/a>, Detroit Pistons<\/a> (twice), and the Boston Celtics<\/a> over the next two-and-a-half weeks. That will be a good test to show how the new-look Cavs stack up with the best teams in the league.<\/p>\n

Fortunately for Cleveland, they have an easy one to open things up against the Brooklyn Nets<\/a> on Thursday.<\/p>\n

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The Nets are one of the worst teams in the league, and aren\u2019t actively trying to win games. They should present a good opportunity for the Cavs to get off to a good start.<\/p>\n

The Cavs will also be among the healthiest they\u2019ve been all season. Evan Mobley and Dean Wade are expected to play. They\u2019ll only be without Max Strus (foot) and Nae\u2019Qwan Tomlin, who was just added to the injury report with calf soreness.<\/p>\n

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Who:\u00a0Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> (34-21) vs. Brooklyn Nets<\/a> (15-38)<\/p>\n

Where: Rocket Arena \u2013 Cleveland, OH<\/p>\n

When: Thur., Feb. 19 at 7 PM<\/p>\n

TV: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network App, NBA League Pass<\/p>\n

Point spread: Cavs -16<\/p>\n

Cavs injury report: Max Strus \u2013 OUT (foot), Nae\u2019Qwan Tomlin \u2013 OUT (calf soreness), Emanuel Miller \u2013 OUT (G League), Tristan Enaruna \u2013 OUT (G League), Riley Minix \u2013 OUT (G League)<\/p>\n

Nets injury report: Nic Claxton \u2013 OUT (ankle), Tyson Etienne \u2013 (G League), Chaney Johnson \u2013 OUT (G League), E.J. Lindell \u2013 OUT (G League), Josh Minott \u2013 OUT (G League), Ben Saraf \u2013 OUT (G League)<\/p>\n

Cavs expected starting lineup: James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen<\/p>\n

Nets expected starting lineup: Nolan Traore, Egor Demin, Michael Porter Jr., Noah Clowney, Day\u2019Ron Sharp<\/p>\n

Previous matchup: The Cavs defeated the Nets 131-124 on Oct. 24 in a 22-point game from Jarrett Allen.<\/a><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at both teams\u2019 impact stats via Cleaning the Glass<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Offensive Rating<\/p>\n

Defensive Rating<\/p>\n

Net Rating<\/p>\n

Cavs<\/p>\n

118 (8th)<\/p>\n

114.1 (11th)<\/p>\n

+3.9 (8th)<\/p>\n

Nets<\/p>\n

111.5 (26th)<\/p>\n

119.4 (27th)<\/p>\n

-7.9 (27th)<\/p>\n

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