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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers (5-6) visit the Brooklyn Nets (2-8) on Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET, at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY. TV: DAZN (YES), DAZN CLE. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBAThursday, January 21, 2027

Cleveland Cavaliers5-6

7:30 PM ETJan 21, 2027

Brooklyn Nets2-8

DateJan 21, 2027

Time7:30 PM ET

VenueBarclays Center, Brooklyn, NY

TVDAZN (YES), DAZN CLE

Team comparison

Cleveland CavaliersBrooklyn Nets

Points per game

116.5

106.7

Points allowed per game

115.0

115.7

5-6Record2-8

2nd in Central DivisionStanding5th in Atlantic Division

1-4Road record / home record1-3

LLWLLLast 5LLWLW

L2StreakL2

Team stats

Cleveland CavaliersBrooklyn Nets

L2StreakL2

Points Against

115.0

115.7

5-5Last Ten Games2-8

Points Per Game

116.5

106.7

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

46.2

42.6

Assists Per Game

27.0

23.4

Blocks Per Game

5.5

4.3

Steals Per Game

7.4

8.8

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.5

1.1

Total Turnovers Per Game

13.8

18.1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Cleveland Cavaliers

Sam Merrill G · Elbow

Out

Jaylon Tyson G · Ankle - Sprain

Out

Brooklyn Nets

Egor Demin G · Leg - Bruise

Out

Nolan Traore G · Calf - Soreness

Day-To-Day

Grant Nelson F · Knee

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Cleveland CavaliersLLWLL

Nov 9, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsL 112-124

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York KnicksL 97-109

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersW 119-95

Nov 4, 2026 · at Oklahoma City ThunderL 116-124

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderL 112-117

Brooklyn NetsLLWLW

Nov 8, 2026 · at Dallas MavericksL 93-130

Nov 7, 2026 · at Atlanta HawksL 121-124

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Charlotte HornetsW 114-104

Nov 2, 2026 · at New York KnicksL 90-103

Nov 1, 2026 · at Indiana PacersW 98-90

Season series

CLE leads series 1-0

Apr 5, 2027BKN 0, CLE 0

Mar 31, 2027CLE 0, BKN 0

Jan 21, 2027CLE 0, BKN 0

Oct 24, 2026BKN 121, CLE 125

Team pages

Cleveland Cavaliers
Schedule, roster and stats

Brooklyn Nets
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets?

The game is on Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY.

How can I watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets?

TV: DAZN (YES), DAZN CLE.

What are the records of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Brooklyn Nets?

Cleveland Cavaliers: 5-6. Brooklyn Nets: 2-8.

Who is injured for Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets?

Listed out or doubtful: Cleveland Cavaliers: Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson. Brooklyn Nets: Egor Demin. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets played?

Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY.

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