NBA Matchup: Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Date: 17 January 2022
Time: 3:00 P.M. ET
The Brooklyn Nets will travel to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse for a road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both teams have played each other twice in the 2021-22 NBA season where the Nets defeated the Cavs on both occasions. On 18 November, Brooklyn won 109-99 and then on 23 November Nets clinched a 117-112 victory.
Brooklyn Nets season so far
The Brooklyn Nets have been one of the best teams in the 2021-22 NBA season as the second seed in the eastern conference. But the Nets have been struggling in the recent few games. In the last ten games, Brooklyn has a record of 4-6, while averaging 115.6 points, 46.1 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 8.4 steals and 6.4 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.0 points.
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Kevin Durant leads the team with 29.2 points plus 7.4 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game. James Harden contributes 22.7 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists a night while Patty Mills kicks in 13.4 points per contest. LaMarcus Aldridge has been incredible for the Nets with crucial 13.3 points.
Cleveland Cavaliers season so far
Cleveland Cavaliers earned a fourth straight win as they took care of business against Oklahoma City on the road in their most recent game. The Cavs have been one of the most exciting teams in the 2021-22 NBA season the perfect mix of youth and experience in their roster. Cleveland has averaged 106.2 points, 45.3 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 5.4 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.2 points per game.
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Darius Garland with his 19.7 points and Evan Mobley’s 15 points lead the Cleveland offence. Kevin Love’s 14 points and Lauri Markkanen 13.3 points and 5.3 rebounds are other key contributors to the Cavaliers’ rotation. Jarrett Allen lived up to the 100 million tag with his 16.6 points and 11 rebounds.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Match Prediction
The Nets have been short-handed with both centres LaMarcus Aldridge and Nic Claxton sidelined. Aldridge has missed the last five games due to soreness in the right foot. Claxton has not played his last three games because of tightness in his left hamstring.
Kyrie Irving will be joining the team helping the team to fill the void in KD’s absence. But Irving has played with the Nets roster in hand full of games that can lead to chemistry issues. Whereas, the Cavs have the 2nd best league as they allow an average of 102.4 points per game making life difficult for the Nets. Hence the Cleveland Cavaliers are the favorites to win this game.
Injury Report
Brooklyn Nets
Nicolas Claxton – Hamstring – Game Time Decision
James Johnson – Illness – Expected to be out until at least Jan 19
Kevin Durant – Knee – Expected to be out until at least Feb 24
Paul Millsap – Personal – Expected to be out until at least Jan 19
LaMarcus Aldridge – Foot – Game Time Decision
Joe Harris – Ankle – Expected to be out until at least Jan 25
Cleveland Cavaliers
Lamar Stevens – Knee – Game Time Decision
Rajon Rondo – Hamstring – Expected to be out until at least Jan 19
Ricky Rubio – Knee – Out for the season
Collin Sexton – Knee – Out for the season
How to watch Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers?
The Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers game will be nationally broadcast on NBA TV. The game will be locally broadcast on Bally Sports Ohio. The NBA game will also be available on the NBA’s League Pass platform.
Also read: NBA Injury Report: Is Kevin Durant Playing Against Cleveland Cavaliers Tonight?
