Nets vs. Pistons NBA Cup game preview: How to watch, injuries, lineups

The Brooklyn Nets (0-4) are still winless this season after experiencing three out of four games where they were close enough to win, but didn't get off to a good start or finish the game well. Brooklyn seems ready to win their first game of the season and their next test is an NBA Cup matchup on Fr

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The Brooklyn Nets (0-4) are still winless this season after experiencing three out of four games where they were close enough to win, but didn't get off to a good start or finish the game well. Brooklyn seems ready to win their first game of the season and their next test is an NBA Cup matchup on Friday against the Detroit Pistons (4-1) and if you're wondering where you can watch all the action live, you've come to the right place!

The Nets come into this game following a 125-124 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday in which Brooklyn stayed within striking distance with the Celtics before some mistakes were made in the end to lose. Forward Michael Porter Jr. had 27 points and 12 rebounds to lead the team in both categories while forward

Julius Randle had 24 points, nine rebounds, and four assists.

The Pistons enter this matchup after a 97-89 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday in which Detroit used a dominant third quarter to get back into the game and were able to close the deal in the fourth quarter. Guard Cade Cunningham had 30 points, five rebounds, and seven assists while center Paul Reed had 16 points and four rebounds while stepping in for injured started Jalen Duren.

Here is what you need to know to get ready for this matchup:

How To Watch

Date: Friday, Oct. 30
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Channel: YES Network/DAZN

Notable Injuries

Nets: OUT: Egor Demin (right leg bone bruise), Tyler Bilodeau (G League), Joshua Jefferson (G League), Grant Nelson (G League), and Ben Saraf (G League). QUESTIONABLE: Drake Powell (G League).

Pistons: OUT: Jalen Duren (hamstring) and Ugonna Onyenso (G League). QUESTIONABLE: Elijah Harkless (G League), Isaiah Joe (hip), and Isaac Jones (G League).