The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 125-121 on October 24, 2026, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The game saw Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. foul out during the fourth quarter, leaving his team short-handed in the closing minutes.
Porter Jr., wearing number 17 for Brooklyn, reacted visibly after his disqualification as the Cavaliers secured the four-point victory. The loss marked another setback for the Nets early in the 2026-27 NBA season.



