Day'Ron Sharpe #20 of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket during the game against the Houston Rockets on October 27, 2025 at the

Tari Eason led the Rockets in scoring, finishing with 22 points. He scored 20 in the first half, knocking down five of his first six three-pointers to provide some much needed offense off the bench. Durant also had a strong showing, scoring 19 points despite sitting for most of the second half because of the team’s massive lead on the scoreboard.

It looks like injuries are already starting to pile up for the Nets. Powell, Wolf and Haywood Highsmith (knee) will miss Friday's home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers, which will be a great test for Brooklyn after playing a team expected to finish in the basement of the league. The Cavaliers are widely regarded as title contenders.

During his time suiting up for the Nets, Tolbert wore only jersey No. 30 and put up 3.7 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.

The Brooklyn Nets have waived forward Drew Timme and guard Dariq Whitehead as the team continues to reshape its roster ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season.

Brooklyn will try to end its four-game slide when the Brooklyn Nets play Atlanta. The teams match up Wednesday 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.