- Matchup: Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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This Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers (34-21) will face the Brooklyn Nets (15-38) at Rocket Arena.
In their most recent game, the Nets battled against the Pacers but fell short, losing 115-110. Brooklyn recorded a shooting percentage of 44.7% (38 of 85) and hit 14 out of 33 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, the Nets made 20 of 26, translating to 76.9%. They secured 47 rebounds, including 12 offensive boards, and provided 25 assists while forcing their opponents into 12 turnovers, resulting in 8 steals. Defensively, Brooklyn conceded a shooting percentage of 48.9% to Indiana, which converted 45 out of 92 shots. The Pacers also totaled 29 assists and 11 steals. Indiana managed to grab 42 rebounds (9 offensive, 33 defensive) and tallied 5 blocks. The Pacers shot 71.4% from the charity stripe, making 10 out of 14 attempts, and converted 15 of their 42 three-point attempts. Both teams committed 18 personal fouls.
A standout performer for the Nets was Nolan Traore, who finished with an impressive 61.5% shooting accuracy and provided 8 assists. Over 32 minutes on the court, he recorded 20 points and grabbed 2 rebounds.
Entering this matchup, Brooklyn holds a record of 15-38 for the season, averaging 107.7 points per game (ranked 30th in the league) with a field goal percentage of 44.6%. The Nets are hitting 34.4% of their three-point attempts (727 of 2,116) and 77.4% from the free throw line. As a team, they average 40.7 rebounds and have accumulated 1,347 assists this season, ranking 25th in assists. They turn the ball over an average of 15.6 times per game and commit 20.2 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Nets force 13.8 turnovers while allowing opponents to draw 19.8 personal fouls. They yield 37.5% on three-point attempts and rank 13th in points per game allowed (114.9). Brooklyn’s defense gives up a shooting percentage of 49.3% (2,237 of 4,540) and allows 42.6 rebounds per game. They rank 14th in the league for assists allowed to opponents, conceding 1,449 assists this season.
The Cavaliers, in their last outing, secured a convincing 138-113 victory against the Wizards. Cleveland grabbed 35 defensive rebounds and 16 offensive boards for a total of 51 rebounds. They turned the ball over 21 times while achieving 9 steals. The Wizards committed 21 fouls, leading to a total of 37 free throw attempts for the Cavaliers, who converted 32 for an impressive 86.5%. From three-point range, Cleveland succeeded on 16 of 38 attempts (42.1%). Overall, they shot 54.2% from the field hitting 45 out of 83 shots. The Cavaliers allowed the Wizards to make 42 out of 104 attempts (40.4%) and struggled against their 3-point shooting (30.4%), converting 14 of 46. They ended the game with 15 out of 18 free throw attempts (83.3%). In terms of rebounding, Cleveland allowed Washington to collect 40 boards (19 offensively).
Sam Merrill emerged as a key contributor for Cleveland, shooting an outstanding 11 of 12, which equates to a 91.7% shooting percentage, and recorded 5 rebounds. He finished with 32 points in just 25 minutes, along with 1 assist.
The Cavaliers currently stand at 34-21 this season. Offensively, the Cavaliers are hitting 47.6% of their shots, placing them 9th in the league. They’ve amassed 6,599 points this season, averaging 120.0 points per game while pulling down 44.6 rebounds. The team gets 28.6 assists per game (7th in the league) but also averages 14.5 turnovers. Cleveland commits 20.0 fouls per game and boasts a 78.4% free throw percentage.
Cleveland’s defense allows 37.2% shooting on three-pointers (765 of 2,057), while opponents shoot 79.9% from the free throw line. They give up 26.7 assists and pull down an average of 44.0 rebounds, ranking 14th and 16th in the league respectively. The Cavaliers are currently 17th in points allowed per game, giving up 115.9, while forcing 15.9 turnovers and permitting opponents to shoot 46.3% from the field, ranking 10th defensively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA clash?
Prediction: Take Cleveland
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