Utah Jazz @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Dec 20, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Utah JazzJazz
1-2 · Away
6:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
1-1 · Home

Jazz vs Cavaliers tips off at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT) on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland. TV: KJZZ / Jazz+ (Jazz), Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers).

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

Date & time
Sunday, December 20, 20266:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Jazz KJZZ / Jazz+ · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassJazz: Jazz+ · Cavaliers: DAZN
Arena
Rocket ArenaCleveland

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
Khalifa DiopCavaliersCOutKneeOct 21, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026
Jaxson HayesJazzC-FDay-To-DaySorenessOct 26, 2026
Jusuf NurkicJazzCOutFootOct 7, 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

Jazz

Cavaliers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Jazz vs Cavaliers Preview

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

They split last season's series 1-1. The Jazz rank 5th in assists, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Keyonte George (21.7 points per game) and Donovan Mitchell (27.0 points per game).

Jazz vs Cavaliers Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Previous meetings

Jazz vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2026-27

Jazz 3 GPCavaliers 2 GP
115.3#14
Points per game
115.5#13
124.7#26
Opponent points
117.5#20
48.0%#6
Field goal %
47.6%#10
33.0%#17
Three-point %
34.3%#14
73.1%#23
Free throw %
75.8%#16
43.7#16
Rebounds
45.5#13
28.3#5
Assists
24.5#21
6.3#27
Steals
9.0#16
6.0#9
Blocks
8.5#1
17.7#23
Turnovers
22.0#29

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
10Spurs1-22.0
11Mavericks1-22.0
12Jazz1-22.0
13Pelicans0-33.0
14Warriors0-33.0

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
7Hornets2-11.0
8Celtics1-11.5
9Cavaliers1-11.5
10Magic1-22.0
11Bulls1-22.0

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This Jazz vs Cavaliers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Jazz visit the Knicks Dec 23; Cavaliers host the Knicks Dec 21.

Jazz vs Cavaliers FAQs

What time does Jazz vs Cavaliers start?

The Utah Jazz play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Tip-off is 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT).

What channel is Jazz vs Cavaliers on?

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

What are the Jazz and Cavaliers records?

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

Who is injured for Jazz vs Cavaliers?

As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 26: Khalifa Diop (Cavaliers, out, knee); NaeQwan Tomlin (Cavaliers, out, back); Jaxson Hayes (Jazz, day-to-day, soreness); Jusuf Nurkic (Jazz, out, foot).

How did Jazz vs Cavaliers go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Jazz vs Cavaliers game?

The Cavaliers beat the Jazz 122-113 on Mar 30, 2026 on the road.

Where is Jazz vs Cavaliers being played?

At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Is Jazz vs Cavaliers on NBA League Pass?

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