Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

Match preview: Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers

The Brooklyn Nets will face the Cleveland Cavaliers on 8th April 2022(USA), as the race to the playoffs tightens up with less than 2 games left for every team in the regular season.

This is a big matchup between two teams fighting to remain as the 7th or 8th seed come play-in tournament time, as it will give them two chances to make it to the playoffs.

The winner of this matchup will guarantee a 7th or 8th spot in the Eastern Conference which will play as a big advantage for them to keep their playoff hopes alive.

The current record of both the teams:

• The Brooklyn Nets are currently having a record of 42-38 and are the 8th seed in the East
• The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently having a record of 43-37 and are the 7th seed in the East

Injury Report

Nets:

1. Ben Simmons – Back
2. Joe Harris – Ankle
3. Goran Dragic – Covid

Cavs:

1. Colin Sexton – Knee
2. Jarrett Allen – Finger
3. Dean Wade – Knee

Players to watch out for in Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers

• Kevin Durant – Nets

We can see KD having a big game here, as this game has a very high magnitude to it due to the importance of seeding in the play-in tournament.

• Darius Garland – Cavs

Garland will be needed to have a big game for the Cavs to have any chance of winning this big game, which can be season-defining.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Brooklyn Nets will be the favorite to win this game, as they would like to head into the play-in tournament in a good position

Prediction:

• Brooklyn Nets to win the game.

You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS.

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