Cavaliers hold off Nets for 125-121 victory in home opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 2:57 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 125-121 in their home opener on Saturday night. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 22 points, while Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley contributed 21 and 20 points, respectively. The Cavaliers built a 17-point lead but faced a late rally from the Nets, who closed the gap to just two points in the final seconds. Cleveland shot 50.6% from the field and capitalized on free throws to secure the win. Next, the Nets will host the Indiana Pacers, and the Cavaliers will face the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- •Mitchell scored 22 points for Cleveland.
- •Brooklyn's Porter led all scorers with 28 points.
- •Cavaliers led by as much as 17 points late in the game.
- •Nets made a late push with a 22-7 run.
- •Cleveland shot 29 of 38 from the free-throw line.
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Nets' late push not enough in 125-121 loss to Cavaliers
- 2:48 AMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers survive a late Nets rally to win home opener 125-121
"CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points, Jarrett Allen added 21 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their home opener, 125-121 over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night.Evan Mobley added 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who bounced back after blowing a 29-point lead in Thursday’s 114-106 season-opening loss at Philadelphia.
"Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points, Jarrett Allen added 21 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their home opener, 125-121 over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 2:57 AMNets' late push not enough in 125-121 loss to Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points, Jarrett Allen added 21 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their home opener, 125-121 over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night.
- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 2:48 AMCavaliers survive a late Nets rally to win home opener 125-121
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points, Jarrett Allen added 21 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their home opener, 125-121 over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night.Evan Mobley added 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who bounced back after blowing a 29-point lead in Thursday’s 114-106 season-opening loss at Philadelphia.
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