Cavaliers 52, Nuggets 49: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Cleveland Cavaliers (25-14) play against the Denver Nuggets (13-13) at Ball Arena
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Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Friday January 6, 2023
Cleveland Cavaliers 52, Denver Nuggets 49 (Q2 03:39)
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TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nikola Jokic felt the double team coming, spun away from its and found Gordon uncontested.
Jokic made about four decisions in 3 milliseconds on that play. His instincts are alien-esque. – 9:56 PM
Nikola Jokic felt the double team coming, spun away from its and found Gordon uncontested.
Jokic made about four decisions in 3 milliseconds on that play. His instincts are alien-esque. – 9:56 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
I think a playoff series between the #Cavs and Nuggets at some point in the next couple of years would be some insanely fun basketball. – 9:53 PM
I think a playoff series between the #Cavs and Nuggets at some point in the next couple of years would be some insanely fun basketball. – 9:53 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets were up 26-23 when Jokic went to the bench and they trail 40-39 when he checked back in.
That is plenty good enough thanks to the 3 triples Denver’s bench hit before the starters came back. – 9:49 PM
Nuggets were up 26-23 when Jokic went to the bench and they trail 40-39 when he checked back in.
That is plenty good enough thanks to the 3 triples Denver’s bench hit before the starters came back. – 9:49 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Please enjoy this video of Bones Hyland explaining the meme of the year. He also grades the bench play as of late for the Nuggets and talks about how he got through his shooting slump. Always a pleasure catching up with Bizzy! pic.twitter.com/ql4VE33bOb – 9:48 PM
Please enjoy this video of Bones Hyland explaining the meme of the year. He also grades the bench play as of late for the Nuggets and talks about how he got through his shooting slump. Always a pleasure catching up with Bizzy! pic.twitter.com/ql4VE33bOb – 9:48 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Big time three possessions for the Nuggets bench. They got a 3 from Vlatko, a 3 from Murray and a 3 from Bruce Brown. – 9:47 PM
Big time three possessions for the Nuggets bench. They got a 3 from Vlatko, a 3 from Murray and a 3 from Bruce Brown. – 9:47 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jamal Murray just pulled up with two defenders in his face and splashed it. – 9:46 PM
Jamal Murray just pulled up with two defenders in his face and splashed it. – 9:46 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Really rough game for Bones so far who has not made a shot, grabbed a rebound, or logged an assist but has two turnovers and is getting cooked on defense. – 9:46 PM
Really rough game for Bones so far who has not made a shot, grabbed a rebound, or logged an assist but has two turnovers and is getting cooked on defense. – 9:46 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs bench was upset that there wasn’t an 8-second violation on Bones Hyland as he brought the ball up the floor. Leads to a Nuggets corner three. – 9:46 PM
#Cavs bench was upset that there wasn’t an 8-second violation on Bones Hyland as he brought the ball up the floor. Leads to a Nuggets corner three. – 9:46 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets’ bench defense getting shredded, on the second night of a back-to-back after they played heavy minutes vs. Clippers. That’s all I’ll say. – 9:44 PM
Nuggets’ bench defense getting shredded, on the second night of a back-to-back after they played heavy minutes vs. Clippers. That’s all I’ll say. – 9:44 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
That was a really good pass from #Cavs Evan Mobley to Cedi Osman for the layup. – 9:43 PM
That was a really good pass from #Cavs Evan Mobley to Cedi Osman for the layup. – 9:43 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs are really trying to play through Evan Mobley with this unit. He just took Bruce Brown to the rim and then found a cutting Cedi Osman for an open layup. He’s having a really nice game thus far. – 9:43 PM
#Cavs are really trying to play through Evan Mobley with this unit. He just took Bruce Brown to the rim and then found a cutting Cedi Osman for an open layup. He’s having a really nice game thus far. – 9:43 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 3s in the 1st quarter this season:
56 — Julius Randle
47 — Donovan Mitchell
42 — Lauri Markkanen pic.twitter.com/9eaLhxJVUE – 9:42 PM
Most 3s in the 1st quarter this season:
56 — Julius Randle
47 — Donovan Mitchell
42 — Lauri Markkanen pic.twitter.com/9eaLhxJVUE – 9:42 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Evan Mobley has an immense level of defensive impact. The dude is huge. – 9:40 PM
Evan Mobley has an immense level of defensive impact. The dude is huge. – 9:40 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
At the end of the first, #Cavs lead the Nuggets 28-26. Cavs shot 12 of 27 (44.4%) from the field and 3 of 9 (33.3%) from 3.
All nine Cavs who have checked in have scored, with Darius Garland and Caris LeVert leading with 5 pts each. – 9:38 PM
At the end of the first, #Cavs lead the Nuggets 28-26. Cavs shot 12 of 27 (44.4%) from the field and 3 of 9 (33.3%) from 3.
All nine Cavs who have checked in have scored, with Darius Garland and Caris LeVert leading with 5 pts each. – 9:38 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Jok with 11 at the end of the first
🗳 https://t.co/lBETGuC2d0 pic.twitter.com/bQjsfcR6ed – 9:38 PM
Jok with 11 at the end of the first
🗳 https://t.co/lBETGuC2d0 pic.twitter.com/bQjsfcR6ed – 9:38 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets trail 28-26 after one quarter to the Cavaliers. Balanced and fun matchup so far.
I wonder if the Nuggets look to get DeAndre Jordan into the game for rebounding purposes when Jokic is off the floor. – 9:37 PM
Nuggets trail 28-26 after one quarter to the Cavaliers. Balanced and fun matchup so far.
I wonder if the Nuggets look to get DeAndre Jordan into the game for rebounding purposes when Jokic is off the floor. – 9:37 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs had a pretty strong first quarter against the NBA’s No. 2 offense. They lead the Nuggets 28-26. Pretty well-rounded scoring effort, too. Garland and LeVert both have five points but all nine guys that have played have scored. – 9:37 PM
#Cavs had a pretty strong first quarter against the NBA’s No. 2 offense. They lead the Nuggets 28-26. Pretty well-rounded scoring effort, too. Garland and LeVert both have five points but all nine guys that have played have scored. – 9:37 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Second unit tonight is Jamal, Bones, Bruce, Vlatko and Zeke. Only problem is Cavs’ bench is huge with Mobley staggered, K-Love and Cedi. #Nuggets lack of size getting exposed. – 9:36 PM
Second unit tonight is Jamal, Bones, Bruce, Vlatko and Zeke. Only problem is Cavs’ bench is huge with Mobley staggered, K-Love and Cedi. #Nuggets lack of size getting exposed. – 9:36 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The battle between Joker and Jarrett Allen vs the touch foul by Vlatko on Darius Garland is pretty tough from an officiating perspective. – 9:36 PM
The battle between Joker and Jarrett Allen vs the touch foul by Vlatko on Darius Garland is pretty tough from an officiating perspective. – 9:36 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nikola Jokic’s first quarter:
11 points
6 rebounds
3 assists
1 steal
3 turnovers
He was involved in everything on both ends of the floor. – 9:35 PM
Nikola Jokic’s first quarter:
11 points
6 rebounds
3 assists
1 steal
3 turnovers
He was involved in everything on both ends of the floor. – 9:35 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Thus far, #Cavs J.B. Bickerstaff is matching Jarrett Allen’s minutes and sub pattern with that of Nikola Jokic — just as he did here last season. – 9:35 PM
Thus far, #Cavs J.B. Bickerstaff is matching Jarrett Allen’s minutes and sub pattern with that of Nikola Jokic — just as he did here last season. – 9:35 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets came out with fire and intensity on both ends and the Cavs have matched it. Really fun and impressive first quarter by both teams. – 9:34 PM
Nuggets came out with fire and intensity on both ends and the Cavs have matched it. Really fun and impressive first quarter by both teams. – 9:34 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
How will Nikola Jokic deal with Cleveland’s length? 11 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists in his first 11 minutes. – 9:34 PM
How will Nikola Jokic deal with Cleveland’s length? 11 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists in his first 11 minutes. – 9:34 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Good to see you, 🔟!
@Darius Garland | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/VsoSBCFpeM – 9:33 PM
Good to see you, 🔟!
@Darius Garland | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/VsoSBCFpeM – 9:33 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Nice to see you, 🔟!
@Darius Garland | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/uMZ9rNLNKB – 9:32 PM
Nice to see you, 🔟!
@Darius Garland | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/uMZ9rNLNKB – 9:32 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Cavs are really hurting Denver on the offensive glass. They have 6 offensive boards in the first 9.5 minutes of the game. – 9:31 PM
Cavs are really hurting Denver on the offensive glass. They have 6 offensive boards in the first 9.5 minutes of the game. – 9:31 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Sometimes I think #Cavs J.B. Bickerstaff calls timeout simply so he can have a lengthier chat with the officials. He was not happy about that no-call on the rebound where it looked like Jarrett Allen got grabbed. – 9:27 PM
Sometimes I think #Cavs J.B. Bickerstaff calls timeout simply so he can have a lengthier chat with the officials. He was not happy about that no-call on the rebound where it looked like Jarrett Allen got grabbed. – 9:27 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Darius Garland 1-of-6 from the floor in his first game back from his sprained right thumb. – 9:27 PM
Darius Garland 1-of-6 from the floor in his first game back from his sprained right thumb. – 9:27 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Nikola always knew MPJ was in the corner 🎯 pic.twitter.com/8qLtm6Iq6h – 9:27 PM
Nikola always knew MPJ was in the corner 🎯 pic.twitter.com/8qLtm6Iq6h – 9:27 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
We are getting Jokic vs Allen and Gordon vs Mobley and its a great show already. – 9:25 PM
We are getting Jokic vs Allen and Gordon vs Mobley and its a great show already. – 9:25 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Murray out of the game for Bruce Brown early. He will stagger to the bench tonight. – 9:24 PM
Murray out of the game for Bruce Brown early. He will stagger to the bench tonight. – 9:24 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Jokic (almost) blind pass to the corner. Rinse. Repeat.
He’s throwing some silly ones so far tonight. – 9:24 PM
Jokic (almost) blind pass to the corner. Rinse. Repeat.
He’s throwing some silly ones so far tonight. – 9:24 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Great to see MPJ get a 3 to fall. He needed that.
Shouts to Jokic’s magnificent passing as usual. – 9:24 PM
Great to see MPJ get a 3 to fall. He needed that.
Shouts to Jokic’s magnificent passing as usual. – 9:24 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jokić just threw one of his best ball reversal passes of the season. MPJ three. – 9:24 PM
Jokić just threw one of his best ball reversal passes of the season. MPJ three. – 9:24 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs Darius Garland finally drains a corner 3 after 3 missed 3s in one possession. Good offensive rebounds from Jarrett Allen and Isaac Okoro, though, to keep the possession.
Cavs lead 14-11 with 6:19 left in the first after Evan Mobley made a hook shot and timeout was called. – 9:22 PM
#Cavs Darius Garland finally drains a corner 3 after 3 missed 3s in one possession. Good offensive rebounds from Jarrett Allen and Isaac Okoro, though, to keep the possession.
Cavs lead 14-11 with 6:19 left in the first after Evan Mobley made a hook shot and timeout was called. – 9:22 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
The Cavaliers take the lead on a fourth-chance 3 from Darius Garland and stretch it to 14-11 with Evan Mobley’s baby hook. Michael Malone takes timeout midway through the first. – 9:21 PM
The Cavaliers take the lead on a fourth-chance 3 from Darius Garland and stretch it to 14-11 with Evan Mobley’s baby hook. Michael Malone takes timeout midway through the first. – 9:21 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Underrated aspect of #Cavs Isaac Okoro’s game: He has a nose for the basketball. Gets to a lot of loose balls and keeps a lot of rebounds alive with tips and such. – 9:21 PM
Underrated aspect of #Cavs Isaac Okoro’s game: He has a nose for the basketball. Gets to a lot of loose balls and keeps a lot of rebounds alive with tips and such. – 9:21 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets getting cross-matched and it’s letting the Cavs get into a rhythm on offense. Cleveland has 5 assists on 6 made shots early on. – 9:21 PM
Nuggets getting cross-matched and it’s letting the Cavs get into a rhythm on offense. Cleveland has 5 assists on 6 made shots early on. – 9:21 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Not a good start for MPJ on either end. He broke from the play multiple times, and the Nuggets just haven’t benefitted at all. – 9:20 PM
Not a good start for MPJ on either end. He broke from the play multiple times, and the Nuggets just haven’t benefitted at all. – 9:20 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
In all my years covering Nikola Jokic, I have never developed a tolerance to watching him pass the basketball. He is a wizard and every incredible pass feels just as spectacular as the last. – 9:18 PM
In all my years covering Nikola Jokic, I have never developed a tolerance to watching him pass the basketball. He is a wizard and every incredible pass feels just as spectacular as the last. – 9:18 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Caris LeVert with maybe as strong of a dunk as I’ve seen from him this year. – 9:18 PM
Caris LeVert with maybe as strong of a dunk as I’ve seen from him this year. – 9:18 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Really impressive defense by Jamal Murray on that last Cavs possession. He picked up Garland before half court, contained, battled through a screen and forced the miss. – 9:14 PM
Really impressive defense by Jamal Murray on that last Cavs possession. He picked up Garland before half court, contained, battled through a screen and forced the miss. – 9:14 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
You can already see how the Nuggets are different from last time they faced the Cavs from a spacing perspective. Jokić gets fronted, KCP sets a flare screen for MPJ on the weak side, Jamal makes an interior pass as a roamer. It’s more creative. – 9:14 PM
You can already see how the Nuggets are different from last time they faced the Cavs from a spacing perspective. Jokić gets fronted, KCP sets a flare screen for MPJ on the weak side, Jamal makes an interior pass as a roamer. It’s more creative. – 9:14 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jamal Murray has started on Darius Garland and the Nuggets are having the big defender up at the level of the screen; seemingly to get the ball out of Garland’s hands. – 9:12 PM
Jamal Murray has started on Darius Garland and the Nuggets are having the big defender up at the level of the screen; seemingly to get the ball out of Garland’s hands. – 9:12 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Game time.
📺 #CavsNuggets on @BallySportsCLE now! pic.twitter.com/gMNdWjojus – 9:12 PM
Game time.
📺 #CavsNuggets on @BallySportsCLE now! pic.twitter.com/gMNdWjojus – 9:12 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
The Nuggets are celebrating Western Night against the Cavaliers. I’m celebrating Bring Your Parents and Girlfriend to Work Night. pic.twitter.com/2IyBWVG1Ip – 9:10 PM
The Nuggets are celebrating Western Night against the Cavaliers. I’m celebrating Bring Your Parents and Girlfriend to Work Night. pic.twitter.com/2IyBWVG1Ip – 9:10 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Should be a really fun matchup here tonight. Jamal’s playing on the B2B. Cleveland’s really good even without Mitchell (their net rating’s better with him OFF than ON which shows their formula has been great).
Mobley/Allen vs Joker/Gordon should be a war on the interior. – 9:09 PM
Should be a really fun matchup here tonight. Jamal’s playing on the B2B. Cleveland’s really good even without Mitchell (their net rating’s better with him OFF than ON which shows their formula has been great).
Mobley/Allen vs Joker/Gordon should be a war on the interior. – 9:09 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
From the signs inside the arena, the 5,280 on the free throw stripes, and now this, the Nuggets do everything they can to remind opponents they’re playing in high altitude. pic.twitter.com/KFEuVeURa5 – 9:06 PM
From the signs inside the arena, the 5,280 on the free throw stripes, and now this, the Nuggets do everything they can to remind opponents they’re playing in high altitude. pic.twitter.com/KFEuVeURa5 – 9:06 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Running to vote Joker to the All-Star game
🗳https://t.co/lBETGuC2d0 pic.twitter.com/fQnlXpsrKS – 9:04 PM
Running to vote Joker to the All-Star game
🗳https://t.co/lBETGuC2d0 pic.twitter.com/fQnlXpsrKS – 9:04 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
From the signs inside the arena, the 5,820 on the free throw line, and now this, the Nuggets do everything they can to remind opposing teams they’re playing in a different setting than they’re used to. pic.twitter.com/3gWU4oBJMJ – 9:04 PM
From the signs inside the arena, the 5,820 on the free throw line, and now this, the Nuggets do everything they can to remind opposing teams they’re playing in a different setting than they’re used to. pic.twitter.com/3gWU4oBJMJ – 9:04 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
We didn’t really get into rotations yesterday since the game was over after like 10 minutes
But here were the rotations during the 19-0 Denver run that took their lead from 19 to 38 over a Clippers FG drought that lasted 5:15 in the second quarter.
Not ideal without Nico Batum. pic.twitter.com/qybqxUdXKE – 8:52 PM
We didn’t really get into rotations yesterday since the game was over after like 10 minutes
But here were the rotations during the 19-0 Denver run that took their lead from 19 to 38 over a Clippers FG drought that lasted 5:15 in the second quarter.
Not ideal without Nico Batum. pic.twitter.com/qybqxUdXKE – 8:52 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets sticking with their regular starters:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic
Cavs, without Donovan Mitchell, will start:
Darius Garland
Caris LeVert
Isaac Okoro
Evan Mobley
Jarrett Allen – 8:51 PM
Nuggets sticking with their regular starters:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic
Cavs, without Donovan Mitchell, will start:
Darius Garland
Caris LeVert
Isaac Okoro
Evan Mobley
Jarrett Allen – 8:51 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Well, Jeff Green just did an off-glass windmill dunk in warmup, so I think he’s doing better. – 8:46 PM
Well, Jeff Green just did an off-glass windmill dunk in warmup, so I think he’s doing better. – 8:46 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
We were saddened to hear about the passing of @Tristan Thompson’s mom, Andrea Thompson. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tristan and the entire Thompson family.
💛
(photo: @epilepsytoronto) pic.twitter.com/RTuTOqdjis – 8:45 PM
We were saddened to hear about the passing of @Tristan Thompson’s mom, Andrea Thompson. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tristan and the entire Thompson family.
💛(photo: @epilepsytoronto) pic.twitter.com/RTuTOqdjis – 8:45 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Just a reminder: no Donovan Mitchell tonight for Cleveland. He’s out resting. – 8:44 PM
Just a reminder: no Donovan Mitchell tonight for Cleveland. He’s out resting. – 8:44 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
All-Star bucket
🗳 https://t.co/lBETGuC2d0 pic.twitter.com/C73ojuQwgA – 8:44 PM
All-Star bucket
🗳 https://t.co/lBETGuC2d0 pic.twitter.com/C73ojuQwgA – 8:44 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jamal Murray is good to go tonight, as is Darius Garland for Cleveland. Nuggets starting with Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic. – 8:35 PM
Jamal Murray is good to go tonight, as is Darius Garland for Cleveland. Nuggets starting with Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic. – 8:35 PM
Jason Jackson @TheJaxShow
I see you @SStrom_ with the tasty info nuggets about @Bam Adebayo
The @Miami Heat #AudioExperience at your service! pic.twitter.com/dCFZZU63ki – 8:34 PM
I see you @SStrom_ with the tasty info nuggets about @Bam Adebayo
The @Miami Heat #AudioExperience at your service! pic.twitter.com/dCFZZU63ki – 8:34 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Darius Garland still has some swelling and bruising in the area where he hurt his thumb. It’s not fully healed yet and he was icing it following this morning’s shootaround. But it feels good enough to play and he think he can be effective. Something to watch. – 8:32 PM
#Cavs Darius Garland still has some swelling and bruising in the area where he hurt his thumb. It’s not fully healed yet and he was icing it following this morning’s shootaround. But it feels good enough to play and he think he can be effective. Something to watch. – 8:32 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
In the Lounge tonight for Nuggets-Cavs
– Game Notes
– Bizzy Going Viral
– All-Star Voting
– Best @DKSportsbook bets
youtube.com/watch?v=YDi92B… – 8:30 PM
In the Lounge tonight for Nuggets-Cavs
– Game Notes
– Bizzy Going Viral
– All-Star Voting
– Best @DKSportsbook bets
youtube.com/watch?v=YDi92B… – 8:30 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell is out (rest) tonight but is still getting pregame work in before the game. pic.twitter.com/93x5QD3Jxv – 8:25 PM
#Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell is out (rest) tonight but is still getting pregame work in before the game. pic.twitter.com/93x5QD3Jxv – 8:25 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs Darius Garland is back in the starting lineup tonight here in Denver. He is starting alongside Caris LeVert, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen – 8:22 PM
#Cavs Darius Garland is back in the starting lineup tonight here in Denver. He is starting alongside Caris LeVert, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen – 8:22 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs will have Darius Garland back in the lineup tonight. He starts alongside LeVert, Okoro, Mobley, and Allen tonight. – 8:16 PM
#Cavs will have Darius Garland back in the lineup tonight. He starts alongside LeVert, Okoro, Mobley, and Allen tonight. – 8:16 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Darius Garland is back!
Cavs will start Garland, LeVert, Okoro, E. Mobley and Allen tonight in Denver.
@CampyRussell and I will get you set at 8:30 pm on Cavs Live! @BallySportsCLE #LetEmKnow – 8:15 PM
Darius Garland is back!
Cavs will start Garland, LeVert, Okoro, E. Mobley and Allen tonight in Denver.
@CampyRussell and I will get you set at 8:30 pm on Cavs Live! @BallySportsCLE #LetEmKnow – 8:15 PM
Serena Winters @SerenaWinters
Darius Garland will play tonight against Denver.
#Cavs starters:
Darius Garland
Caris LeVert
Isaac Okoro
Evan Mobley
Jarrett Allen – 8:15 PM
Darius Garland will play tonight against Denver.
#Cavs starters:
Darius Garland
Caris LeVert
Isaac Okoro
Evan Mobley
Jarrett Allen – 8:15 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Darius Garland is playing tonight against the Nuggets.
Donovan Mitchell is OUT. – 8:14 PM
Darius Garland is playing tonight against the Nuggets.
Donovan Mitchell is OUT. – 8:14 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Barring a setback in pregame warmups, #Cavs Darius Garland returning from three-game absence tonight, sources tell @clevelanddotcom
cleveland.com/cavs/2023/01/d… – 8:06 PM
Barring a setback in pregame warmups, #Cavs Darius Garland returning from three-game absence tonight, sources tell @clevelanddotcom
cleveland.com/cavs/2023/01/d… – 8:06 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Hear what coach has to say before tip-off 🎙 pic.twitter.com/mrNpuxn5Jt – 8:00 PM
Hear what coach has to say before tip-off 🎙 pic.twitter.com/mrNpuxn5Jt – 8:00 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs J.B. Bickerstaff on Dean Wade’s progression from his shoulder injury: “He is progressing. […] But Dean is extremely diligent and works hard at it with our medical crew. And I would expect him sooner rather than later. So we’re excited about that for sure.” – 7:57 PM
#Cavs J.B. Bickerstaff on Dean Wade’s progression from his shoulder injury: “He is progressing. […] But Dean is extremely diligent and works hard at it with our medical crew. And I would expect him sooner rather than later. So we’re excited about that for sure.” – 7:57 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs Darius Garland is on court going through warmups roughly 80 minutes before tip. Bickerstaff said “we’ll see” when asked about his status pregame. – 7:52 PM
#Cavs Darius Garland is on court going through warmups roughly 80 minutes before tip. Bickerstaff said “we’ll see” when asked about his status pregame. – 7:52 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Brandon Ingram told @CassidyHubbarth that he hopes to return on the Pelicans’ upcoming 5-game road trip.
Pels start tomorrow in Dallas, play at Washington on Monday, Boston on Wednesday, Detroit next Friday and Cleveland on Jan. 16. – 7:35 PM
Brandon Ingram told @CassidyHubbarth that he hopes to return on the Pelicans’ upcoming 5-game road trip.
Pels start tomorrow in Dallas, play at Washington on Monday, Boston on Wednesday, Detroit next Friday and Cleveland on Jan. 16. – 7:35 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
It’s Western Night at Ball, and these guys dressed appropriately 🤠
#ULTRADrip pic.twitter.com/E72ERqj5rX – 7:30 PM
It’s Western Night at Ball, and these guys dressed appropriately 🤠
#ULTRADrip pic.twitter.com/E72ERqj5rX – 7:30 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
From Malone’s pregame presser, it sounds like as long as Jamal Murray is good to go after his pregame warmup, he will play tonight. – 7:26 PM
From Malone’s pregame presser, it sounds like as long as Jamal Murray is good to go after his pregame warmup, he will play tonight. – 7:26 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Nuggets coach Michael Malone on #Cavs legend Austin Carr and how he would fare in today’s NBA: “That’s a certified bucket getter.” – 7:23 PM
Nuggets coach Michael Malone on #Cavs legend Austin Carr and how he would fare in today’s NBA: “That’s a certified bucket getter.” – 7:23 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Malone discussed in pregame that tonight will be “uncharted waters” for Jamal Murray, saying that he will probably play as long as the warmup goes well.
Jamal called this a checklist item on his road to recovery. Would be great for Denver and for Jamal. – 7:22 PM
Michael Malone discussed in pregame that tonight will be “uncharted waters” for Jamal Murray, saying that he will probably play as long as the warmup goes well.
Jamal called this a checklist item on his road to recovery. Would be great for Denver and for Jamal. – 7:22 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Malone, while mentioning all the new guys on the Nuggets roster this season, said that he thinks the Nuggets still have another gear to reach. – 7:20 PM
Malone, while mentioning all the new guys on the Nuggets roster this season, said that he thinks the Nuggets still have another gear to reach. – 7:20 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Michael Malone on Jamal Murray: “I believe he’ll play.”
Said they’ll make final determination after warmups. – 7:19 PM
Michael Malone on Jamal Murray: “I believe he’ll play.”
Said they’ll make final determination after warmups. – 7:19 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Michael Malone said that Jeff Green is recovering well and that he is sporting a stylish wrap on his hand so he can get shots up.
There is still about 2 weeks until he is reevaluated, but seems all is going well as he recovers from his fractured hand. – 7:19 PM
Michael Malone said that Jeff Green is recovering well and that he is sporting a stylish wrap on his hand so he can get shots up.
There is still about 2 weeks until he is reevaluated, but seems all is going well as he recovers from his fractured hand. – 7:19 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Malone is noting the Nuggets having a top-5 defense in their last 10 games and them going 8-2 over that span. That’s why Denver is winning the way they are. – 7:17 PM
Malone is noting the Nuggets having a top-5 defense in their last 10 games and them going 8-2 over that span. That’s why Denver is winning the way they are. – 7:17 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
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Injury Report for tonight’s game
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/JCbo9t2iDQ – 6:51 PM
Injury Report for tonight’s game
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/JCbo9t2iDQ – 6:51 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
The Cleveland Cavaliers are 6-point underdogs tonight in Denver against the Nuggets. – 6:31 PM
The Cleveland Cavaliers are 6-point underdogs tonight in Denver against the Nuggets. – 6:31 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
I get off the plane and I see a Chris Gatling era Cavaliers game on NBATV what is going on lol – 6:00 PM
I get off the plane and I see a Chris Gatling era Cavaliers game on NBATV what is going on lol – 6:00 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Part of Nikola Jokic’s translated interview with Arena Sport, from Nuggets Reddit: “(Portland) had Terry Stotts for five years where I knew them in their soul.” pic.twitter.com/NFyUlZvEgF – 5:31 PM
Part of Nikola Jokic’s translated interview with Arena Sport, from Nuggets Reddit: “(Portland) had Terry Stotts for five years where I knew them in their soul.” pic.twitter.com/NFyUlZvEgF – 5:31 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
And we’ve got @Chris Fedor coming up shortly at 5ET to talk everything Cleveland Cavaliers on @getcallin: callin.com/link/hVOTGgkOUe – 4:42 PM
And we’ve got @Chris Fedor coming up shortly at 5ET to talk everything Cleveland Cavaliers on @getcallin: callin.com/link/hVOTGgkOUe – 4:42 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Things people tweeted when Nikola Jokic was drafted 🙈🇷🇸 pic.twitter.com/PAxJEXMBR1 – 4:33 PM
Things people tweeted when Nikola Jokic was drafted 🙈🇷🇸 pic.twitter.com/PAxJEXMBR1 – 4:33 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jamal Murray is listed as probable for tonight’s game against the Cavaliers. Jeff Green, Peyton Watson, Jack White and Collin Gillespie remain out.
Darius Garland is still questionable for the Cavs. Donovan Mitchell headlines a list of Cleveland’s inactive players. – 4:28 PM
Jamal Murray is listed as probable for tonight’s game against the Cavaliers. Jeff Green, Peyton Watson, Jack White and Collin Gillespie remain out.
Darius Garland is still questionable for the Cavs. Donovan Mitchell headlines a list of Cleveland’s inactive players. – 4:28 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Darius Garland is questionable against the Nuggets tonight. Donovan Mitchell is OUT.
If Garland plays, the Cavs remain extremely dangerous. Mobley roaming off of Aaron Gordon while Allen guards Jokić is a unique challenge for Denver.
Looks like Murray/MPJ will play. That helps. – 4:23 PM
Darius Garland is questionable against the Nuggets tonight. Donovan Mitchell is OUT.
If Garland plays, the Cavs remain extremely dangerous. Mobley roaming off of Aaron Gordon while Allen guards Jokić is a unique challenge for Denver.
Looks like Murray/MPJ will play. That helps. – 4:23 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Aaron Gordon this season:
17.0 PPG
6.9 RPG
58.6 FG%
37.3 3P%
2nd in points, rebounds and field goals for the Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/UB6KZYy9GE – 4:17 PM
Aaron Gordon this season:
17.0 PPG
6.9 RPG
58.6 FG%
37.3 3P%
2nd in points, rebounds and field goals for the Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/UB6KZYy9GE – 4:17 PM
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TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jamal Murray is officially listed as probable to play tonight for the second leg of Denver’s back to back against the Cavaliers after also playing last night against the Clippers.
Murray said he would be playing during his postgame presser last night. That’s encouraging. – 3:51 PM
Jamal Murray is officially listed as probable to play tonight for the second leg of Denver’s back to back against the Cavaliers after also playing last night against the Clippers.
Murray said he would be playing during his postgame presser last night. That’s encouraging. – 3:51 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Jamal Murray is officially listed as probable tonight vs. Cavs. He’s expected to play in what would be his first back-to-back of the season. – 3:42 PM
Jamal Murray is officially listed as probable tonight vs. Cavs. He’s expected to play in what would be his first back-to-back of the season. – 3:42 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Some of our favorite flicks from last night 📸 pic.twitter.com/JhLEvVs1VG – 3:15 PM
Some of our favorite flicks from last night 📸 pic.twitter.com/JhLEvVs1VG – 3:15 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Interesting stats from Cleaning the Glass:
The Nuggets have the BEST offense against teams with a top 10 defensive rating.
The Nuggets have the 3rd WORST defense against teams with a top 10 offensive rating.
Denver’s making defensive progress, but that’s the last benchmark. – 3:13 PM
Interesting stats from Cleaning the Glass:
The Nuggets have the BEST offense against teams with a top 10 defensive rating.
The Nuggets have the 3rd WORST defense against teams with a top 10 offensive rating.
Denver’s making defensive progress, but that’s the last benchmark. – 3:13 PM