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The Cavaliers beat the Nuggets 113–108 at home on Jan 2, 2026.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  DEN | 24 | 35 | 38 | 11 | 108 |
  CLE | 28 | 34 | 26 | 25 | 113 |
Denver NuggetsCleveland Cavaliers| DEN | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | 40 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 9-22 | 2-9 |
| Jamal Murray | 39 | 34 | 6 | 7 | 12-28 | 6-12 |
| Spencer Jones | 36 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 5-8 | 3-5 |
| DaRon Holmes II | 24 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 1-6 | 1-4 |
| Jalen Pickett | 18 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4-5 | 1-2 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 28 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 6-14 | 3-9 |
| Zeke Nnaji | 24 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 3-6 | 1-4 |
| Bruce Brown | 24 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0-4 | 0-2 |
| Julian Strawther | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 108 | 32 | 26 | 40-94 | 17-47 |
| CLE | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 35 | 33 | 6 | 5 | 14-24 | 5-12 |
| Darius Garland | 32 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 6-12 | 4-8 |
| Evan Mobley | 32 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 4-10 | 0-2 |
| Jarrett Allen | 30 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| Jaylon Tyson | 24 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 3-8 | 1-4 |
| De'Andre Hunter | 26 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 5-12 | 2-7 |
| Craig Porter Jr. | 23 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 4-7 | 2-2 |
| Nae'Qwan Tomlin | 19 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-1 |
| Lonzo Ball | 15 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Tyrese Proctor | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 113 | 55 | 32 | 43-86 | 16-39 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | 40-94 | 43% | 17-47 36% |
| CLE | 43-86 | 50% | 16-39 41% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. Descriptive history of this game.
DEN offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (3 by a clear margin) · CLE defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
CLE offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · DEN defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 30 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
DENCLEExpected pace: about 103 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 30 teams, 1st = best.
DENCLECrew chiefTyler Ford · also working J.B. DeRosa, Matt Kallio
Counts per game across his last 25 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | 35.2 | 26.3 | 4.4 | 7.1 |
| Cameron Johnson | 34.2 | 12.7 | 3.8 | 2.8 |
| Nikola Jokic | 34.1 | 30.3 | 11.6 | 10.9 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 29.8 | 15.3 | 2.9 | 1.4 |
| Peyton Watson | 29.5 | 12.7 | 4.4 | 1.1 |
| Spencer Jones | 28.9 | 9.7 | 4.2 | 1.3 |
| Bruce Brown | 26.6 | 8.7 | 4.7 | 2.7 |
| Jalen Pickett | 14.7 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 33.5 | 28.5 | 4.6 | 5.8 |
| Darius Garland | 31.4 | 18.5 | 2.6 | 7.0 |
| Evan Mobley | 30.8 | 17.1 | 9.2 | 3.8 |
| Jaylon Tyson | 29.1 | 15.9 | 6.6 | 2.1 |
| De'Andre Hunter | 26.3 | 10.9 | 3.6 | 1.4 |
| Sam Merrill | 25.8 | 11.8 | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Jarrett Allen | 24.8 | 13.2 | 7.6 | 2.3 |
| Dean Wade | 24.2 | 6.6 | 4.4 | 1.7 |
DEN offenseper gameCLE defenseRank among 30 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2025–26 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
DEN offense vs CLE defenseCLE offense vs DEN defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
DENForAgainst50% of DEN's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
CLEForAgainst49% of CLE's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
DEN 1series5 CLE| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | CLE 119 | DEN 117 | CLE+2 | +2 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | DEN 108 | CLE 113 | CLE+5 | +5 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2024 | CLE 149 | DEN 135 | CLE+14 | +14 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | DEN 114 | CLE 126 | CLE+12 | +12 |
| Mar 31, 2024 | CLE 101 | DEN 130 | DEN+29 | +29 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2023 | DEN 109 | CLE 121 | CLE+12 | +12 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
