Feb. 9, 2026Updated 7:26 pm EST
The Cleveland Cavaliers (32-21) will visit the Denver Nuggets (34-19) after winning three straight road games.
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Injury reportsNuggets
Peyton Watson: Out (Hamstring),
Aaron Gordon: Out (Hamstring),
Spencer Jones: Out (Concussion),
Nikola Jokic: Questionable (Ankle),
Jamal Murray: Questionable (Hip),
Tamar Bates: Out (Foot)
Cavaliers
Max Strus: Out (Foot),
Dean Wade: Questionable (Ankle),
Jaylon Tyson: Questionable (Ankle),
Tyrese Proctor: Questionable (Illness),
Evan Mobley: Out (Calf)
Stats to know
The Nuggets put up only 4.5 more points per game (120.4) than the Cavaliers surrender (115.9).
The Cavaliers’ 119.7 points per game are only 3.4 more points than the 116.3 the Nuggets surrender.
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