The Nets were expected to compete for No. 1 seed as the preseason title favorite, but an injury to Durant, Irving’s vaccination regime and an unexpected commercial demand from James Harden led them to No. 7. they have to play their way to the post-season if they hope to meet those pre-season expectations. The Cavs, on the other hand, had low expectations after finishing with the fourth worst record in the NBA last season. It was a terrible story, starring the performances of Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen and rookie Evan Mobley, along with a terrible defensive upset triggered by coach JB Bickerstaff. Follow below as CBS Sports provides live updates on the match between Cleveland and Brooklyn.
