The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in their final regular-season matchup. While Cleveland (1-9 in their last 10) looks to complete a season sweep despite being eliminated from playoff contention, Brooklyn aims to secure the second seed for the postseason.

Cleveland Cavaliers Outlook:

• Team has struggled offensively (105.7 rating)
• Darius Garland: 17.4 PPG, 6.2 APG, 45% FG
• Collin Sexton: Team-leading 24.5 PPG, 4.4 APG
• Sexton scored 25 points with 9 assists in previous win vs Nets

Brooklyn Nets Outlook:

• Superstar trio getting healthy at crucial time
• James Harden averaging 25.1 PPG, 11 APG on 47% shooting
• Limited minutes expected for stars (around 25 minutes)
• Coming off 105-91 win against Chicago Bulls

Key Factors:

• Cavaliers have shown ability to handle Nets with interior depth
• Brooklyn's superstar trio (Irving, Harden, Durant) rarely played together
• Nets focused on building chemistry before playoffs
• Brooklyn favored due to superior talent and depth

Previous Matchup: Cavaliers won 125-113 with strong performance from Sexton

Prediction: Brooklyn expected to grind out a victory while managing minutes for their star players.

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