- Matchup: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
- Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: Altitude
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The Denver Nuggets (33-19) will host the Cleveland Cavaliers (31-21) at Ball Arena on Monday.
In their latest clash, the Cavaliers faced the Clippers, emerging victorious with a resounding 124-91 win. The Cavaliers committed 12 personal fouls, slightly fewer than the Clippers’ 13. From beyond the arc, Cleveland could only sink 6 of their 28 attempts. The Clippers, however, were effective at the free-throw line, scoring 11 of 12 shots for a 91.7% success rate. The Clippers secured 37 rebounds (6 offensive, 31 defensive) and recorded 5 blocks, along with 20 assists and 6 steals. Defensively, the Cavaliers allowed their opponents to shoot at 46.3%, permitting 37 successful shots on 80 attempts. Cleveland dished out 30 assists, forced 24 turnovers, and achieved 17 steals, amassing 44 rebounds with 13 on the offensive end. At the charity stripe, they successful converted 8 of 13 attempts, achieving a free throw percentage of 61.5%. Overall, Cleveland completed the game with an impressive 51.0% shooting accuracy (50 out of 98) while netting 16 of 41 attempts from three-point range.
Donovan Mitchell played a crucial role in this encounter, posting 29 points while shooting at 52.6% from the field. He also provided 9 assists, spent 30 minutes on the floor, and grabbed 5 rebounds, finishing with 10 out of 19 shooting.
The Cavaliers enter this matchup with a season record of 31-21. They average 119.4 points per game, ranking 5th in the league, while shooting 47.4% from the field. Cleveland connects on 35.8% of their three-point attempts (767 of 2,140) and boasts a free-throw percentage of 77.7%. As a team, the Cavaliers average 44.7 rebounds and have dished out 1,489 assists this season, placing them 7th in the NBA. However, they commit 14.4 turnovers and rack up 20.0 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Cavaliers force an average of 16.0 turnovers per game and average drawing 20.1 fouls. They rank 21st in the league for assists allowed, with 1,389 given up this season. Cleveland’s defense permits an opponent field goal percentage of 46.4% (2,155 out of 4,647), allowing 44.1 rebounds per game and conceding 37.3% on 3-point attempts, resulting in an average of 115.8 points allowed per game, ranking 16th overall.
In their last outing, the Nuggets suffered a 134-127 defeat to the Knicks. Denver registered 36 defensive rebounds alongside 15 offensive boards for a total of 51. They turned the ball over 16 times while managing to secure 8 steals. The Knicks committed 23 personal fouls, giving the Nuggets 27 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 22 for an impressive 81.5% shooting rate. Denver’s three-point shooting was less effective, hitting 13 of 50 attempts (26.0%), while overall they shot 46 of 105 from the floor, achieving 43.8%. Conversely, Denver allowed the Knicks to shoot 50% from the field, permitting 50 successful shots out of 100 attempts. The Knicks were also effective from beyond the arc, hitting 36.0% of their three-point shots with 18 out of 50 conversions, while the Nuggets shot 16 of 19 from the free-throw line (84.2%). In terms of rebounding, Denver allowed New York to grab 45 boards in total (9 offensive).
Jamal Murray was standout for the Nuggets in this game, finishing with 39 points over 48 minutes of play, contributing 6 assists. His shooting stats included 15 out of 33 from the field for a 45.5% shooting rate, as well as 5 rebounds.
The Nuggets hold a 33-19 record this season. Offensively, they are shooting 49.4% from the field, placing them 2nd in the league. They have accumulated 6,245 points over the year, averaging 120.1 points per game while collecting 42.6 rebounds. They dish out 27.8 assists on average (9th in the NBA) and have a turnover rate of 12.7 per game. Additionally, Denver commits 19.0 fouls per game and hits 81.4% of their free throws.
On the defensive end, the Nuggets rank 19th in points allowed per game (116.2). They force 11.9 turnovers every game, permitting their opponents to shoot 46.8% from the field (16th in the league). Their defense allows 35.1% on three-point shots (684 out of 1,951) and teams hit 77.4% of free throw attempts against them. They surrender 26.7 assists and 43.1 rebounds per game, ranking 14th and 9th respectively.
Who will clinch the win tonight against the spread?
Prediction: Back Cleveland
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