Wizards103
Celtics134
Mavericks113
Suns114
Pacers102
Rockets120Cleveland Cavaliers @ Denver Nuggets: Feb 9, 2026
Cavaliers vs Nuggets final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Denver Nuggets 119-117 on February 9, 2026 at Ball Arena, Denver.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 26 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 119 |
| Nuggets | 30 | 29 | 33 | 25 | 117 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 32 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 13 REB Jarrett Allen
- 10 AST Donovan Mitchell
Nuggets
- 22 PTS Nikola Jokić
- 14 REB Nikola Jokić
- 11 AST Nikola Jokić
Cavaliers vs Nuggets Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Merrill G | 25 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 3-6 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 34 | 22 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10-16 | 0-0 | 2-4 | +8 |
| James Harden G | 36 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7-16 | 2-7 | 6-6 | +9 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 31 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-13 | 4-9 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 34 | 32 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11-23 | 3-10 | 7-8 | +3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Thomas Bryant CF | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 2-2 | -6 |
| Craig Porter G | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -6 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 2-2 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Keon Ellis G | 19 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1-5 | 0-4 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Dennis Schröder G | 24 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2-7 | 0-4 | 1-2 | -14 |
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokić C | 32 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6-11 | 0-2 | 10-12 | -2 |
| Jamal Murray G | 35 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-16 | 1-6 | 4-4 | -4 |
| Cameron Johnson F | 29 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4-5 | 2-3 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Christian Braun G | 31 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-13 | 4-8 | 2-2 | +3 |
| Julian Strawther G | 28 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8-16 | 2-6 | 2-3 | +3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jalen Pickett G | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 15 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 8-10 | 0 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 29 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-10 | 3-9 | 1-2 | +6 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 25 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-6 | 0-2 | 1-2 | -10 |
Cavaliers vs Nuggets Recap
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Denver Nuggets with a 32-25 fourth quarter after trailing by 5 through three periods. Cleveland improved to 33-21, while Denver fell to 34-20.
A 5-point deficit at the break and after three quarters became a lead by the final buzzer. The Nuggets led 59-54 at halftime and 92-87 after three. The Cavaliers made 43 of 92 shots, against 38 of 85 for Denver, and committed 12 turnovers to 13.
Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points and handed out 10 assists for Cleveland. Nikola Jokić answered with 22 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists for Denver. Jarrett Allen added 13 rebounds for the Cavaliers. The Nuggets outrebounded Cleveland 46-39 and went 28 of 35 at the free throw line, yet 15 made threes for the Cavaliers outweighed that.
The number to know: 15 of 45 from three-point range, because those makes gave Cleveland the scoring edge Denver's free throws could not match.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| 43-92 | Field Goals | 38-85 |
| 46.7% | FG % | 44.7% |
| 15-45 | 3-Pointers | 13-40 |
| 33.3% | 3P % | 32.5% |
| 18-22 | Free Throws | 28-35 |
| 81.8% | FT % | 80.0% |
| 39 | Rebounds | 46 |
| 12 | Off. Rebounds | 12 |
| 25 | Assists | 25 |
| 6 | Steals | 9 |
| 7 | Blocks | 1 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 29 | Fouls | 23 |
| 6 | Biggest Lead | 11 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 54.9% | 10.6% | 26.1% | 0.196 |
 Nuggets | 52.4% | 11.5% | 30.8% | 0.329 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Cavaliers vs Nuggets Game Info
- Date & time
- Monday, February 9, 20269:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Nuggets Altitude Sports
- Arena
- Ball ArenaDenver
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Cavaliers vs Nuggets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Cavaliers last 5
- W @ Kings 132-126 Feb 7, 2026
- W @ Clippers 124-91 Feb 4, 2026
- W @ Trail Blazers 130-111 Feb 1, 2026
- L @ Suns 113-126 Jan 30, 2026
- W vs Lakers 129-99 Jan 28, 2026
Nuggets last 5
- W @ Bulls 136-120 Feb 7, 2026
- L @ Knicks 127-134 Feb 4, 2026
- L @ Pistons 121-124 Feb 3, 2026
- L vs Thunder 111-121 Feb 1, 2026
- W vs Clippers 122-109 Jan 30, 2026
Previous meetings
- Jan 2, 2026 Nuggets @ Cavaliers 108-113
More NBA Games on Feb 9, 2026
- Final
Detroit Pistons3-0110
Charlotte Hornets3-1104Top: Cunningham 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-3115
Miami Heat0-4111Top: Wiggins 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-399
Orlando Magic1-2118Top: Porter 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-3115
Brooklyn Nets0-3123Top: Claxton 28 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-394
New Orleans Pelicans0-3120Top: Raynaud 21 PTS, 19 REBBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2116
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1138Top: McCollum 38 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0113
Golden State Warriors1-3114Top: Jerome 19 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0119
Los Angeles Lakers3-0110Top: Williams 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1118
Portland Trail Blazers2-0135Top: Maxey 30 PTSBox score ›
That covers Cavaliers vs Nuggets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28; Nuggets visit the Pelicans Oct 28.
Cavaliers vs Nuggets FAQs
Who won Cavaliers vs Nuggets on Feb 9, 2026?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Denver Nuggets 119-117 on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 32 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Nuggets records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 33-21 and the Nuggets were 34-20 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Nuggets?
Donovan Mitchell scored 32 for the Cavaliers. Nikola Jokić scored 22 for the Nuggets.
Who leads the Cavaliers vs Nuggets season series?
The Cavaliers lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Cavaliers vs Nuggets game?
The Cavaliers beat the Nuggets 113-108 on Jan 2, 2026 at home.
Where was Cavaliers vs Nuggets played?
At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.
What was the score by quarter in Cavaliers vs Nuggets?
Cavaliers-Nuggets: Q1 26-30, Q2 28-29, Q3 33-33, Q4 32-25.
What is next for the Cavaliers and Nuggets?
Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.