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Cleveland Cavaliers 119, Denver Nuggets 117: final score and stats

Cleveland Cavaliers beat Denver Nuggets, Cleveland Cavaliers 119 to Denver Nuggets 117, on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Ball Arena, Denver, CO. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBAMonday, February 9, 2026
DateFeb 9, 2026
Start time9:00 PM ET
VenueBall Arena, Denver, CO
TVFanDuel SN OH, NBA League Pass, Altitude Sports
Attendance19,647

Line score

Team1234T
Cleveland Cavaliers26283332119
Denver Nuggets30293325117

Top performers

Cleveland Cavaliers
PointsDonovan Mitchell · 32
ReboundsJarrett Allen · 13
AssistsDonovan Mitchell · 10
RatingDonovan Mitchell · 32 PTS, 10 AST
Denver Nuggets
PointsNikola Jokic · 22
ReboundsNikola Jokic · 14
AssistsNikola Jokic · 11
RatingNikola Jokic · 22 PTS, 14 REB, 11 AST

Team comparison

Cleveland CavaliersDenver Nuggets
Points per game
116.4
114.5
Points allowed per game
114.3
113.3
33-21Record34-20
2nd in Central DivisionStanding4th in Northwest Division
2-4Road record / home record2-2
WLLWLLast 5WLWWL
W1StreakW1

Team stats

Cleveland CavaliersDenver Nuggets
43-92FG38-85
Field Goal %
47
45
15-453PT13-40
Three Point %
33
32
18-22FT28-35
Free Throw %
82
80
Rebounds
39
46
Offensive Rebounds
12
12
Defensive Rebounds
27
34
Assists
25
25
Steals
6
9
Blocks
7
1
Turnovers
12
13
Team Turnovers
0
1
Total Turnovers
12
14
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Cleveland Cavaliers
Evan Mobley C · Toe
Out
Sam Merrill G · Elbow
Out
Denver Nuggets
Julian Strawther G · Knee - Sprain
Out

Box score

Cleveland Cavaliers

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Jarrett Allen352210-160-02-4131000495+8
James Harden36227-162-76-6107203373+9
Donovan Mitchell343211-233-107-8110222101+3
Sam Merrill2593-63-60-021110114+13
Jaylon Tyson31166-134-90-031200213+11
Nae'Qwan Tomlin1362-32-20-010001013-10
Thomas Bryant1351-31-32-231000124-6
Dennis Schroder2552-70-41-223120022-14
Craig Porter Jr.900-00-00-010200011-6
Keon Ellis2021-50-40-031211033+2
Team11943-9215-4518-2239251267122729

Denver Nuggets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Cameron Johnson29104-52-30-041130135-7
Nikola Jokic33226-110-210-1214117212120-2
Jamal Murray36176-161-64-4811110173-4
Christian Braun32207-134-82-252100324+3
Julian Strawther29208-162-62-360100064+3
Jonas Valanciunas15122-40-18-10402002210
Tim Hardaway Jr.29124-103-91-210010011+6
Bruce Brown2510-60-21-240020314-10
Jalen Pickett1231-41-30-000000001+1
Team11738-8513-4028-3546251391123423

Recent form

Nov 11, 2026 · at New York KnicksW 115-107
Nov 9, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsL 112-124
Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York KnicksL 97-109
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersW 119-95
Nov 4, 2026 · at Oklahoma City ThunderL 116-124
Nov 11, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 123-118
Nov 9, 2026 · at Houston RocketsL 100-110
Nov 7, 2026 · at Indiana PacersW 114-102
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Toronto RaptorsW 128-109
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Portland Trail BlazersL 110-118

Season series

CLE wins series 2-0
Feb 9, 2026CLE 119, DEN 117
Jan 2, 2026DEN 108, CLE 113

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets?

Cleveland Cavaliers won, 119-117, on Monday, February 9, 2026.

What was the final score of Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets?

Cleveland Cavaliers 119, Denver Nuggets 117.

Who were the top performers?

Cleveland Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell (32 points). Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic (22 points).

Where is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets played?

Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

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