The Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers match player stats from February 19, 2026, tell a brutal but clear story: Cleveland walked into Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and ran away with a 112-84 blowout, with James Harden dropping 16 points on 75% shooting, Donovan Mitchell adding 17, and the Cavaliers’ suffocating paint dominance leaving Brooklyn with almost no answers all night.
Table of contents
Quick Game Summary
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nets (BKN) | 16 | 32 | 19 | 17 | 84 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers (CLE) | 34 | 36 | 32 | 10 | 112 |
Cleveland built a 34-16 lead by the end of the first quarter alone. That opening quarter effectively decided the game. Brooklyn was never in it after that.
Cleveland Cavaliers: Player Stats
Starters
| Player | POS | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | G | 17 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 58.3% | 50.0% | +37 |
| James Harden | G | 16 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 75.0% | 60.0% | +25 |
| Evan Mobley | F | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 55.6% | — | +20 |
| Dennis Schroder | G | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% | 100.0% | +10 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | F-C | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — | -7 |
Bench
| Player | POS | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Wade | F | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28 |
| Keon Ellis | G | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 50.0% | 25.0% | -9 |
| Sam Merrill | G | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25.0% | 25.0% | +13 |
| Tyrese Proctor | G | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% | — | -2 |
| Craig Porter Jr. | G | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20.0% | — | -14 |
Dean Wade off the bench was a perfect shooting performance: 4-for-4 from the field, 3-for-3 from three. Clean, efficient, and a sign of how deep Cleveland’s options ran on this night.
Brooklyn Nets: Player Stats
Starters
| Player | POS | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | F | 14 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 38.5% | 16.7% | -23 |
| Danny Wolf | F | 11 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 33.3% | -3 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | C | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20.0% | — | -28 |
| Nolan Traore | G | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 27.3% | 33.3% | -19 |
| Ziaire Williams | F | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% | — | -13 |
Bench
| Player | POS | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egor Demin | G | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 37.5% | 40.0% | -18 |
| Terance Mann | G-F | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 60.0% | 66.7% | -8 |
| Noah Clowney | F | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 37.5% | 28.6% | -23 |
| Jalen Wilson | F | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.0% | 50.0% | +2 |
| Drake Powell | G-F | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 16.7% | — | -3 |
Team Stats Side by Side
| Category | Cleveland Cavaliers | Brooklyn Nets |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 112 | 84 |
| FG Made / Attempted | 44/86 | 30/87 |
| FG% | 51.2% | 34.5% |
| 3PM / 3PA | 12/35 | 14/49 |
| 3P% | 34.3% | 28.6% |
| Free Throws Made | 12/20 | 10/16 |
| FT% | 60.0% | 62.5% |
| Total Rebounds | 65 | 49 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 8 | 6 |
| Assists | 27 | 25 |
| Steals | 7 | 8 |
| Blocks | 7 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 12 |
| Points in Paint | 58 | 26 |
| Fast Break Points | 22 | 15 |
| Bench Points | 43 | 40 |
| Points off Turnovers | 19 | 13 |
| Effective FG% | 58.1% | 42.5% |
| True Shooting% | 59.1% | 44.7% |
| Biggest Lead | 43 | 0 |
Advanced Metrics
| Metric | Cleveland | Brooklyn |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive Rating | 111.1 | 84.0 |
| Defensive Rating | 84.0 | 111.1 |
| Possessions | 100.8 | 100.0 |
| Pts per Possession | 1.11 | 0.84 |
| Efficiency Score | 146 | 70 |
A 28 point margin with a 43 point biggest lead at one stage. These advanced numbers make it even clearer: Cleveland was operating at a completely different level on both ends.
How This Game Actually Went Down
The First Quarter Said Everything
Brooklyn scored just 16 points in the opening quarter. Cleveland put up 34. That gap, 18 points, before the game was even a quarter done, set the tone for the entire night. The Cavaliers attacked the paint early, generating 58 points in the paint for the full game compared to Brooklyn’s 26.
When one team nearly doubles the other in paint scoring, the game rarely stays competitive. This one certainly didn’t.
Harden Ran the Offense With Ease
James Harden was the most efficient player on the floor. A 75% field goal percentage, 60% from three, 9 assists, and 3 steals: his plus/minus of +25 shows exactly what he meant to this performance. He wasn’t just scoring, he was running Cleveland’s halfcourt offense like a metronome. His assist-to-turnover ratio of 4.5:1 was the best among all starters on either side.
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Mitchell Carried the Scoring Load
Donovan Mitchell’s 17 points on 58.3% shooting with 5 assists is solid on any night, but the +37 plus/minus really shows how dominant things got when he was on the floor. He scored on the fast break, from midrange, and from the three point line. Brooklyn had no consistent answer for him.
Brooklyn’s Shooting Was the Core Problem
A 34.5% field goal percentage as a team is just unworkable. Brooklyn attempted 49 threes and made only 14 of them (28.6%). The Nets’ true shooting percentage landed at 44.7%, well below league average. Michael Porter Jr. led the team with 14 points but shot just 38.5% and only 16.7% from deep.
Nolan Traore had 5 assists but also coughed up 4 turnovers while shooting 27.3%. On a night when the team needed someone to create and score, the guard rotation couldn’t provide it consistently.
Key Storylines and Matchup Analysis
Paint Domination: 58 vs 26
This is where the game was truly decided. Cleveland’s 58 points in the paint almost matched Brooklyn’s entire final score of 84. The Cavaliers got to the rim repeatedly and converted at a 63% clip from close range. Evan Mobley’s 9 rebounds alongside his efficiency near the basket anchored a frontcourt that simply overwhelmed Brooklyn’s interior defense.
Brooklyn’s Day’Ron Sharpe shot just 20% from the field and was a -28 on the night. That’s a tough spot for any center to be in when the opposing team is feasting in your paint.
Fast Breaks Piled on Top
Cleveland turned steals and missed shots into 22 fast break points. That’s not just running the floor: it’s a product of Brooklyn turning the ball over 12 times and Cleveland converting those opportunities efficiently. The Cavaliers made 10 out of 11 fast break attempts (90.9%), meaning they basically didn’t miss when they got out in transition.
Dean Wade’s Perfect Night Off the Bench
Without question the most efficient individual performance of the game belonged to Wade. A perfect 4-for-4 from the field including three triples, 5 rebounds, and a +28 in his bench minutes. That kind of production from a reserve role shows both Cleveland’s depth and how comfortable their bench felt in a lopsided game.
Brooklyn’s Bench Tried
Brooklyn’s bench actually scored 40 points, which is noteworthy. Terance Mann shot 60% and made both of his three point attempts. Egor Demin had 10 points and 5 rebounds. But the deficit was simply too large from too early to matter.
What This Result Means
For Cleveland: The Cavaliers continue to look like a legitimate Eastern Conference threat. Their paint presence, guard play, and bench depth all showed up in this one. A 43 point biggest lead isn’t something you build by accident: it means the starters put the game away early and the bench held it comfortably.
For Brooklyn: A 34.5% shooting night with 12 turnovers against a quality opponent on the road is a tough combination. The rebuilding Nets are playing young players like Traore and Demin meaningful minutes, and games like this are part of that development process. Porter Jr.’s 14 points as the team’s leading scorer underscores where this roster is right now.
League context: Cleveland’s 112 points came with an offensive rating of 111.1 and an efficiency score of 146. That’s a strong performance by any measure. Brooklyn’s 70 efficiency score reflects a team that struggled to generate quality looks consistently.
Final Thoughts
The Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers match player stats from February 19, 2026, are a clean picture of where both franchises stand right now: Cleveland executing at a high level with multiple contributors and Brooklyn still building through the growing pains of a young roster. Harden controlled the pace. Mitchell scored when it mattered in the first half. Wade provided a bonus punch off the bench. And Brooklyn just couldn’t find enough shooting or paint production to make it a game at any point.
Final score: Cleveland Cavaliers 112, Brooklyn Nets 84.
