Cleveland Cavaliers @ Denver Nuggets: Mar 18, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
2-1 · Away
9:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, March 18, 2027
Denver NuggetsNuggets
1-2 · Home

Cavaliers vs Nuggets tips off at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) on Thursday, March 18, 2027 at Ball Arena, Denver. TV: Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers), Altitude Sports (Nuggets).

How to Watch Cavaliers vs Nuggets: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Thursday, March 18, 20279:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Nuggets Altitude Sports
Stream
NBA League PassCavaliers: DAZN · Nuggets: Altitude+
Arena
Ball ArenaDenver

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Alpha DialloNuggetsFOutWristOct 23, 2026
Cameron JohnsonNuggetsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 22, 2026
Julian StrawtherNuggetsGOutKneeOct 16, 2026
Spencer JonesNuggetsFOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
Khalifa DiopCavaliersCOutKneeOct 21, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026

Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Cavaliers

Nuggets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Cavaliers vs Nuggets Preview

The Cavaliers are 2-1 this season, while the Nuggets are 1-2 this season.

The Cavaliers won last season's series 2-0. The Cavaliers rank 1st in blocks, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Donovan Mitchell (26.7 points per game) and Nikola Jokić (22.3 points per game).

Cavaliers vs Nuggets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesCavaliers 2-0

Previous meetings

Cavaliers vs Nuggets Season Stats 2026-27

Cavaliers 3 GPNuggets 3 GP
119.3#8
Points per game
113.0#16
120.0#20
Opponent points
121.7#23
46.6%#11
Field goal %
45.8%#16
36.6%#10
Three-point %
31.4%#23
74.4%#18
Free throw %
76.2%#15
46.0#11
Rebounds
45.3#13
26.3#11
Assists
24.7#22
9.7#13
Steals
9.7#13
8.3#1
Blocks
4.7#18
18.0#27
Turnovers
14.7#11

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
4Celtics2-11.0
5Raptors2-11.0
6Cavaliers2-11.0
7Hawks2-21.5
8Pacers2-21.5

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
8Clippers1-22.5
9Spurs1-22.5
10Nuggets1-22.5
11Suns1-22.5
12Warriors1-33.0

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Cavaliers vs Nuggets FAQs

What time does Cavaliers vs Nuggets start?

The Cleveland Cavaliers play the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, March 18, 2027 at Ball Arena in Denver. Tip-off is 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT).

What channel is Cavaliers vs Nuggets on?

Local TV: Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers), Altitude Sports (Nuggets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Cavaliers and Nuggets records?

Going into this game the Cavaliers were 2-1 and the Nuggets were 1-2 this season.

Who is injured for Cavaliers vs Nuggets?

As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 26: Alpha Diallo (Nuggets, out, wrist); Cameron Johnson (Nuggets, day-to-day, ankle); Julian Strawther (Nuggets, out, knee); Spencer Jones (Nuggets, out, hamstring); Khalifa Diop (Cavaliers, out, knee); NaeQwan Tomlin (Cavaliers, out, back).

How did Cavaliers vs Nuggets go last season?

The Cavaliers won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Cavaliers vs Nuggets game?

The Cavaliers beat the Nuggets 119-117 on Feb 9, 2026 on the road.

Where is Cavaliers vs Nuggets being played?

At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.

Is Cavaliers vs Nuggets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Cavaliers and Nuggets markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Altitude+ for Nuggets fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.