Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas exploded for 33 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers and he explained what led to his turnaround in the second half.

On Friday night, the Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers, hoping to find themselves in the win column for the first time in their 2025-2

After a humbling season-opening loss, coach Jordi Fernandez challenged his Nets to show more fight and his stars, Cam Thomas and Michael Porter Jr., to give more on both ends. He got all of that and more. And it still wasn’t enough, as Brooklyn dropped its home opener 131-124 to Cleveland before a crowd of 17,548 at Barclays Center.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Brooklyn Nets meet Friday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

The Cleveland Cavaliers almost let what looked like a routine win slip away from them in a Friday victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

Preview the Cleveland Cavaliers' NBA matchup with Brooklyn, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

Cleveland faces Brooklyn for an Eastern Conference matchup Friday. The teams square off Friday for the first time this season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers played with purpose on both sides of the floor when they faced the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.