Nuggets vs Cavaliers
Mon, Feb 9
Final
Nuggets
Nuggets
(34 - 19)
117
-
119
Cavaliers
Cavaliers
(32 - 21)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 30 | 29 | 33 | 25 | 117 |
| Cavaliers | 26 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 119 |
Venue: Ball Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Nikola JokiÄ
DEN | #15 | C
22
14
11
Donovan Mitchell
CLE | #45 | G
32
1
10
Smart Game Analysis
Cleveland Cavaliers has a 54% chance of winning the game
The Cavaliers are favored on the road due to their recent offensive surge with James Harden and Denver's significant injury absences on the wing.
Key Analysis
- • Denver is without key defender Aaron Gordon and backup Peyton Watson, severely weakening their wing defense and depth.
- • The Cavaliers have won the last three head-to-head meetings, including a victory earlier this season in Cleveland.
- • Cleveland enters with strong momentum, riding a three-game winning streak and coming off a 132-point performance in James Harden's debut.
- • The Nuggets have struggled recently, losing three of their last four games, and hold a surprisingly vulnerable 14-10 record at home.
- • Cleveland's offense ranks 5th in assists and just added an elite playmaker, challenging a Denver defense that has allowed 120+ points in recent losses.
- • With Evan Mobley out, the Cavaliers must rely on Jarrett Allen to contain Nikola Jokic, who is averaging nearly a triple-double.
