The casualties for this match are as follows: Nets: Seth Curry (Doubtful), Ben Simmons and Joe Harris. Cavaliers: Collin Sexton, Jarrett Allen and Dean Wade.
In the last game, this was how both teams lined up: Cavaliers: Lauri Markkanen, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley, Caris LeVert and Darius Garland. Nets: Kessler Edwards, Patty Mills, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Andre Drummmond.
This will be the first time that both teams meet in the Play-In. During the regular season, the series was won by the Nets with 2 games won by 1 win by Cleveland. The last result favors Brooklyn by a score of 118 to 107.
We're just under an hour before the Cavs-Nets game kicks off at Barclays Center. Both quintets will go out in search of victory. Who will make it tonight? Follow our coverage on VAVEL.
In a few moments we will share the starting lineups for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets, as well as the latest information from the Barclays Center. Don't miss any details of the match with minute by minute and live online from VAVEL.
The Nets star is going through a great moment leading the team with 29.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game, being the leader in scoring and assists on the team. The Nets forward is a fundamental part of what the team can do and his level added to the ability of other figures such as Kyrie Irving, LaMarcus Aldridge and Blake Griffin, will be of vital importance to see if they are capable of keeping the title of the NBA. At the moment, their first obstacle is the Cavaliers and they will seek to clear up doubts and get the first Play-In ticket to face the Celtics and fight you for you in search of advancing to the round. With the defensive additions of the team and the loss of Harden, the shooting guard will have more time in possession of the ball and we will be able to see how he leads the offense.
The Nets arrive after an important victory against the Indiana Pacers by a score of 134 to 126, the Brooklynites finished the season with a record of 44 wins and 38 losses to place themselves in seventh place in the Eastern Conference and win one of the tickets to the Play-In. While the team is one more win away from making the postseason, they are in a kill-or-be-killed stage for one of the last spots for the next stage. Once the health protocols have been lifted in the New York area, Kyrie Irving joins the team to participate in all home games at the Barclays Center and be able to participate in many of these away, as long as they allow it. the measures of each state. Irving arrives as a luxury reinforcement for the team and together with Kevin Durant they will seek to get into the playoffs and be an uncomfortable rival for whoever they are in the next round. If they beat Cleveland, they would face the Celtics in the first round. With the off-court issues having faded, the spotlight has been totally turned to the good times the team is experiencing thanks to Seth Curry, Kevin Durant and Andre Drummond. Their best weapon is still shooting from a distance, but Brooklyn's defense has improved noticeably and is playing an important part in achieving favorable results for the team.
The Cavs point guard is having a revelation season leading the team with 21.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game, being the team's best scorer and assister. After the release of Collin Sexton at the beginning of the season, Garland was expected to come off the bench sharing minutes with the experienced Ricky Rubio, however, this situation did not happen and Ricky Rubio served as a mentor for Darius Garland. Now, with Rubio gone from the team, Garland has managed to cling on as the team's starting point guard and, with the addition of Rajon Rondo, he is expected to continue to grow and learn from the best. He has had such an impact on the team that it was considered for the NBA All-Star Game and can be considered for the “Most Improved Player” award.
The Cleveland Cavaliers arrive after having a revelation season, the team was not one of the favorites to be placed in playoff positions and, nevertheless, they are achieving it, at this moment they finished the regular season with a record of 44 wins and 38 losses to occupy the eighth place in the Eastern Conference and enter the Play-In in search of one of the last tickets to the NBA Playoffs. The Cavs arrive after an important victory against the Milwaukee Bucks by a score of 133 to 115. It is time for the Cleveland team to start showing if they are a worthy postseason team and keep one of the tickets to the next round. The surprise has been so great that the Cavaliers managed to get Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen to the All-Star game and that Evan Mobley is being considered as one of the favorites for the Rookie of the Year award. It wouldn't be a surprise if the Cavs eliminate Brooklyn and make the playoffs.
The Barclays Center located in the city of Brooklyn will host this duel between two teams that will fight to keep the ticket that qualifies them for the postseason within the Play-In. This stadium has a capacity for 19,000 fans and was inaugurated in 2012.
Good day to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the live broadcast of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets game, corresponding to the 2021-2022 NBA regular season. The meeting will take place at the Barclays Center, at 7:00 p.m.
