NBA · Final

Cavaliers Edge Nets in Close Contest at Barclays Center

106

102

Sunday, March 1, 2026, 3:30 PM ET · Barclays Center

Cleveland Cavaliers 106, Brooklyn Nets 102, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets?

Cleveland Cavaliers beat Brooklyn Nets 106-102 at Barclays Center on March 1, 2026.

Who was favored in Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets?

Cleveland Cavaliers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -600 (about 86% implied). The favorite won.

In a closely contested game at Barclays Center, the Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly defeated the Brooklyn Nets with a final score of 106-102. This victory marks Cleveland's fourth consecutive win over Brooklyn this season, extending their dominance in the series to 3-0. The Cavaliers have now won all six of their last meetings against the Nets, showcasing a strong trend in their favor.

Cleveland entered the game with a record of 38-24, while Brooklyn struggled with a 15-45 record. The Nets have faced significant challenges lately, losing their last seven games and holding a 2-8 record over their last ten outings. During this stretch, they averaged 106.7 points scored per game while allowing 119.0 points, reflecting their defensive struggles. In contrast, the Cavaliers have been performing well, boasting a 7-3 record in their last ten games, with an average of 120.0 points scored and 109.9 points allowed, despite losing their last two games.

At home, the Nets have a record of 2-3 in their last five games, while their away record stands at 0-5. The Cavaliers have been more successful on the road, with a 4-3 record away from home in their last seven games. The teams' previous meetings this season included a decisive win for the Cavaliers, who defeated the Nets 112-84 just days prior to this matchup on February 20, 2026.

In terms of injuries, the Nets had Nolan Traore listed as day-to-day due to a knee issue, which could have impacted their performance. The game was played under typical NBA conditions, with both teams looking to secure a crucial win as the season progresses.

The betting market reflected Cleveland's strong position, with DraftKings pricing the Cavaliers as 12.5-point favorites. The total points line was set at 224.5, with odds of -108 for the over and -112 for the under. Brooklyn's moneyline was listed at 440.0, while Cleveland's was significantly lower at -600. This disparity in odds highlighted the expectation of a Cavaliers victory.

As the game unfolded, it was evident that both teams were fighting hard, but the Cavaliers managed to maintain their composure in the closing moments. Key scoring plays in the fourth quarter included a critical 12-foot shot by Nolan Traore, which brought the Nets within three points at 102-99. However, Cleveland's Danny Wolf and Dennis Schroder capitalized on free throws to secure the win, with Wolf contributing two free throws in the final minutes, and Schroder adding to the lead with his own successful attempts.

The game showcased the resilience of the Cavaliers, who, despite their recent losses, managed to pull through against a struggling Nets team. For viewers, the matchup highlighted the importance of free throws and clutch performances in tight games, as well as the ongoing challenges faced by the Nets as they seek to turn their season around.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CLE -12.5	224.5 o -108 / u -112	Cleveland Cavaliers -600 · Brooklyn Nets +440

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Injury report

Nolan TraoreDay-To-DayKneeBrooklyn Nets

Leaders

PointsMichael Porter Jr.26Brooklyn Nets
AssistsDanny Wolf5Brooklyn Nets
ReboundsDanny Wolf9Brooklyn Nets
PointsJames Harden22Cleveland Cavaliers
AssistsJames Harden8Cleveland Cavaliers
ReboundsEvan Mobley13Cleveland Cavaliers

Recent form

Brooklyn Nets

Last 10: 2-8Streak L7106.7 scored · 119 allowed per game2-3 at home

L111-148at Boston CelticsFeb 28
L110-126vs San Antonio SpursFeb 27
L114-123vs Dallas MavericksFeb 25
L104-115at Atlanta HawksFeb 22
L86-105at Oklahoma City ThunderFeb 21
L84-112at Cleveland CavaliersFeb 20
L110-115vs Indiana PacersFeb 12
W123-115vs Chicago BullsFeb 10
W127-113vs Washington WizardsFeb 7
L98-118at Orlando MagicFeb 6

Cleveland Cavaliers

Last 10: 7-3Streak L2120 scored · 109.9 allowed per game4-3 away

L119-122at Detroit PistonsFeb 28
L116-118at Milwaukee BucksFeb 26
W109-94vs New York KnicksFeb 25
L113-121at Oklahoma City ThunderFeb 22
W118-113at Charlotte HornetsFeb 21
W112-84vs Brooklyn NetsFeb 20
W138-113vs Washington WizardsFeb 12
W119-117at Denver NuggetsFeb 10
W132-126at Sacramento KingsFeb 8
W124-91at LA ClippersFeb 5

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20

Box score

Stat	Cleveland Cavaliers	Brooklyn Nets
Field goals	34-70	38-75
Field goal %	49	51
Three-pointers	13-27	11-32
Three-point %	48	34
Free throws	25-37	15-20
Free throw %	68	75
Rebounds	38	32
Offensive rebounds	8	3
Defensive rebounds	30	29
Assists	25	27
Steals	9	10
Blocks	7	4
Turnovers	15	17
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	13
Fast-break points	12	17
Points in the paint	40	52
Fouls	21	28
Largest lead	11	7
Lead changes	12	12
Time in front	68	28

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter71-71Grant Nelson makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter73-71Dennis Schroder makes 6-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter73-72Grant Nelson makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter73-73Grant Nelson makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter74-73James Harden makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter74-74Ben Saraf makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter74-75Ben Saraf makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter76-75Evan Mobley makes 7-foot two point shot (Dennis Schroder assists)
4th Quarter76-77Ben Saraf makes 3-foot two point shot (Ziaire Williams assists)
4th Quarter77-77Evan Mobley makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter78-77Evan Mobley makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter78-80Josh Minott makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ben Saraf assists)
4th Quarter81-80Craig Porter Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Keon Ellis assists)
4th Quarter81-82Danny Wolf makes 4-foot two point shot
4th Quarter83-82Dennis Schroder makes driving layup
4th Quarter85-82Dennis Schroder makes driving layup
4th Quarter85-84Danny Wolf makes driving layup (Day'Ron Sharpe assists)
4th Quarter88-84Jaylon Tyson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Sam Merrill assists)
4th Quarter88-86Michael Porter Jr. makes 3-foot driving floating jump shot (Day'Ron Sharpe assists)
4th Quarter90-86James Harden makes 15-foot floating jump shot
4th Quarter90-88Michael Porter Jr. makes two point shot
4th Quarter92-88Sam Merrill makes driving layup (James Harden assists)
4th Quarter93-88Sam Merrill makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter94-88Evan Mobley makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter96-88Jarrett Allen makes 1-foot dunk (Sam Merrill assists)
4th Quarter96-89Day'Ron Sharpe makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter98-89Evan Mobley makes 5-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter98-92Michael Porter Jr. makes 22-foot three pointer
4th Quarter98-94Nolan Traore makes 5-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter101-94Sam Merrill makes 23-foot three point jumper (Evan Mobley assists)
4th Quarter101-97Michael Porter Jr. makes 23-foot running jump shot (Danny Wolf assists)
4th Quarter102-97Evan Mobley makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter102-99Nolan Traore makes 12-foot two point shot
4th Quarter102-100Danny Wolf makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter102-101Danny Wolf makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter103-101Dennis Schroder makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter104-101Dennis Schroder makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter104-102Danny Wolf makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter105-102Dennis Schroder makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter106-102Evan Mobley makes free throw 2 of 2