Brooklyn Nets @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Apr 5, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Brooklyn NetsNets
0-3 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Monday, April 5, 2027
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
1-1 · Home

Nets vs Cavaliers tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Monday, April 5, 2027 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland. TV: YES Network (Nets), Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers).

How to Watch Nets vs Cavaliers: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Monday, April 5, 20277:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Nets YES Network · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassNets: DAZN · Cavaliers: DAZN
Arena
Rocket ArenaCleveland

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Khalifa DiopCavaliersCOutKneeOct 21, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026
Tyler BilodeauNetsFOutShoulderOct 20, 2026

Status as of 5:30 PM ET, Oct 25. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Nets

Cavaliers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Nets vs Cavaliers Preview

The Nets are 0-3 this season, while the Cavaliers are 1-1 this season.

The Cavaliers won last season's series 3-0. The Cavaliers rank 1st in blocks, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Julius Randle (22.0 points per game) and Donovan Mitchell (27.0 points per game).

Nets vs Cavaliers Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesCavaliers 1-0
2025-26 season seriesCavaliers 3-0

Previous meetings

Nets vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2026-27

Nets 3 GPCavaliers 2 GP
111.0#21
Points per game
115.5#13
123.7#24
Opponent points
117.5#20
41.7%#27
Field goal %
47.6%#10
37.8%#8
Three-point %
34.3%#14
76.4%#15
Free throw %
75.8%#16
42.0#21
Rebounds
45.5#13
23.3#25
Assists
24.5#21
10.3#9
Steals
9.0#16
3.0#26
Blocks
8.5#1
18.3#26
Turnovers
22.0#29

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
7Hornets2-11.0
8Celtics1-11.5
9Cavaliers1-11.5
10Magic1-22.0
11Bulls1-22.0
12Knicks0-33.0
13Bucks0-33.0
14Nets0-33.0
15Heat0-33.0

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Nets vs Cavaliers FAQs

What time does Nets vs Cavaliers start?

The Brooklyn Nets play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, April 5, 2027 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Nets vs Cavaliers on?

Local TV: YES Network (Nets), Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Nets and Cavaliers records?

Going into this game the Nets were 0-3 and the Cavaliers were 1-1 this season.

Who is injured for Nets vs Cavaliers?

As of 5:30 PM ET, Oct 25: Khalifa Diop (Cavaliers, out, knee); NaeQwan Tomlin (Cavaliers, out, back); Tyler Bilodeau (Nets, out, shoulder).

Who leads the Nets vs Cavaliers season series?

The Cavaliers lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.

Who won the last Nets vs Cavaliers game?

The Cavaliers beat the Nets 125-121 on Oct 24, 2026 at home.

Where is Nets vs Cavaliers being played?

At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Is Nets vs Cavaliers on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Nets and Cavaliers markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Cavaliers fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.