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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers (5-6) visit the Denver Nuggets (5-4) on Thursday, March 18, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET, at Ball Arena, Denver, CO. TV: DAZN CLE. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBAThursday, March 18, 2027

Cleveland Cavaliers5-6

9:00 PM ETMar 18, 2027

Denver Nuggets5-4

DateMar 18, 2027

Time9:00 PM ET

VenueBall Arena, Denver, CO

TVDAZN CLE

Team comparison

Cleveland CavaliersDenver Nuggets

Points per game

116.5

113.6

Points allowed per game

115.0

112.8

5-6Record5-4

2nd in Central DivisionStanding4th in Northwest Division

1-4Road record / home record2-2

LLWLLLast 5LWWLW

L2StreakL1

Team stats

Cleveland CavaliersDenver Nuggets

L2StreakL1

Points Against

115.0

112.8

5-5Last Ten Games5-4

Points Per Game

116.5

113.6

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

46.2

42.3

Assists Per Game

27.0

26.9

Blocks Per Game

5.5

3.8

Steals Per Game

7.4

9.6

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.5

0.9

Total Turnovers Per Game

13.8

14.1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Cleveland Cavaliers

Sam Merrill G · Elbow

Out

Jaylon Tyson G · Ankle - Sprain

Out

Denver Nuggets

Julian Strawther G · Knee - Sprain

Out

Recent form

Cleveland CavaliersLLWLL

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 2, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderL 112-117

Denver NuggetsLWWLW

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

Oct 30, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsW 127-120

Season series

Series starts 1/9

Mar 18, 2027CLE 0, DEN 0

Jan 9, 2027DEN 0, CLE 0

Team pages

Cleveland Cavaliers
Schedule, roster and stats

Denver Nuggets
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets?

The game is on Thursday, March 18, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET at Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

How can I watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets?

TV: DAZN CLE.

What are the records of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets?

Cleveland Cavaliers: 5-6. Denver Nuggets: 5-4.

Who is injured for Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets?

Listed out or doubtful: Cleveland Cavaliers: Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson. Denver Nuggets: Julian Strawther. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets played?

Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

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