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JazzCleveland Cavaliers @ Brooklyn Nets: Mar 1, 2026
Cavaliers vs Nets final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Brooklyn Nets 106-102 on March 1, 2026 at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 29 | 17 | 28 | 32 | 106 |
| Nets | 24 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 102 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 22 PTS James Harden
- 13 REB Evan Mobley
- 8 AST James Harden
Nets
- 26 PTS Michael Porter Jr.
- 9 REB Danny Wolf
- 5 AST Danny Wolf
Cavaliers vs Nets Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen C | 31 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7-12 | 0-0 | 6-8 | +5 |
| James Harden G | 36 | 22 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5-9 | 4-7 | 8-12 | +3 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 27 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3-7 | 3-6 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Evan Mobley F | 26 | 17 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6-12 | 0-2 | 5-10 | +24 |
| Sam Merrill G | 27 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-8 | 4-6 | 1-1 | +20 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 2-2 | -8 |
| Craig Porter G | 18 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Dennis Schröder G | 25 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 1-1 | 3-4 | -8 |
| Keon Ellis G | 31 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -5 |
Brooklyn Nets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day'Ron Sharpe C | 28 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3-5 | 0-1 | 1-2 | -7 |
| Michael Porter Jr. F | 30 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10-17 | 5-8 | 1-2 | -8 |
| Noah Clowney F | 22 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Terance Mann GF | 14 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -21 |
| Nolan Traore F | 29 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7-15 | 1-6 | 2-2 | -2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Danny Wolf FC | 26 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7-13 | 3-8 | 6-8 | +7 |
| Grant Nelson F | 20 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 3-4 | +1 |
| Ziaire Williams F | 32 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +17 |
| Josh Minott F | 16 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Ben Saraf G | 18 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-6 | 0-3 | 2-2 | 0 |
Cavaliers vs Nets Recap
The Cavaliers beat the Nets 106-102 in a fourth-quarter comeback that gave Cleveland a 4-point win. The Cavaliers improved to 38-24 with the victory.
The Nets led 52-46 at halftime and held a 75-74 edge after three quarters. Cleveland outscored Brooklyn 32-27 in the fourth to secure the result. The Cavaliers shot 25 of 37 from the free-throw line while the Nets made 15 of 20.
James Harden led the Cavaliers with 22 points and 8 assists. Michael Porter Jr. paced the Nets with 26 points, while Danny Wolf added 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Brooklyn committed 17 turnovers to Cleveland's 15 and also held an edge in field goal attempts, finishing 38 of 75 compared to the Cavaliers' 34 of 70.
The number to know: 27. Brooklyn's 27 assists showed strong ball movement but couldn't overcome a fourth-quarter collapse.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Nets |
|---|---|---|
| 34-70 | Field Goals | 38-75 |
| 48.6% | FG % | 50.7% |
| 13-27 | 3-Pointers | 11-32 |
| 48.1% | 3P % | 34.4% |
| 25-37 | Free Throws | 15-20 |
| 67.6% | FT % | 75.0% |
| 38 | Rebounds | 32 |
| 8 | Off. Rebounds | 3 |
| 25 | Assists | 27 |
| 9 | Steals | 10 |
| 7 | Blocks | 4 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 21 | Fouls | 28 |
| 11 | Biggest Lead | 7 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 57.9% | 14.8% | 21.6% | 0.357 |
 Nets | 58.0% | 16.9% | 9.1% | 0.200 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Cavaliers vs Nets Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, March 1, 20263:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Nets YES Network
- Arena
- Barclays CenterBrooklyn
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Cavaliers vs Nets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Cavaliers last 5
- L @ Pistons 119-122 Feb 27, 2026
- L @ Bucks 116-118 Feb 25, 2026
- W vs Knicks 109-94 Feb 24, 2026
- L @ Thunder 113-121 Feb 22, 2026
- W @ Hornets 118-113 Feb 20, 2026
Nets last 5
- L @ Celtics 111-148 Feb 27, 2026
- L vs Spurs 110-126 Feb 26, 2026
- L vs Mavericks 114-123 Feb 24, 2026
- L @ Hawks 104-115 Feb 22, 2026
- L @ Thunder 86-105 Feb 20, 2026
Previous meetings
- Oct 24, 2026 Nets @ Cavaliers 121-125
- Feb 19, 2026 Nets @ Cavaliers 84-112
- Oct 24, 2025 Cavaliers @ Nets 131-124
More NBA Games on Mar 1, 2026
- Final
San Antonio Spurs2-289
New York Knicks1-3114Top: Wembanyama 25 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-397
Chicago Bulls1-3120Top: Sexton 22 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1117
Denver Nuggets1-2108Top: Jokić 35 PTS, 13 REB, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0125
Indiana Pacers2-2106Top: Walker 21 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-1106
Orlando Magic1-292Top: Cunningham 29 PTS, 11 ASTBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers3-0101
Atlanta Hawks2-2135Top: Okongwu 25 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0100
Dallas Mavericks2-287Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-198
Boston Celtics3-1114Top: Maxey 33 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3117
Los Angeles Clippers1-2137Top: Fears 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-4104
Los Angeles Lakers3-1128Top: Dončić 28 PTS, 9 ASTBox score ›
That covers Cavaliers vs Nets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28; Nets host the Pistons Oct 30.
Cavaliers vs Nets FAQs
Who won Cavaliers vs Nets on Mar 1, 2026?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Brooklyn Nets 106-102 on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. James Harden led the Cavaliers with 22 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Nets records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 38-24 and the Nets were 15-45 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Nets?
James Harden scored 22 for the Cavaliers. Michael Porter Jr. scored 26 for the Nets.
Who leads the Cavaliers vs Nets season series?
The Cavaliers lead the regular-season series 2-0 this season.
Who won the last Cavaliers vs Nets game?
The Cavaliers beat the Nets 125-121 on Oct 24, 2026 at home.
Where was Cavaliers vs Nets played?
At Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the home arena of the Brooklyn Nets.
What was the score by quarter in Cavaliers vs Nets?
Cavaliers-Nets: Q1 29-24, Q2 17-28, Q3 28-23, Q4 32-27.
What is next for the Cavaliers and Nets?
Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Nets host the Pistons on Friday, October 30 at 7:30 PM ET.