Denver Nuggets @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Jan 9, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Denver NuggetsNuggets
1-2 · Away
5:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Saturday, January 9, 2027
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
2-1 · Home

Nuggets vs Cavaliers tips off at 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT) on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland. TV: Altitude Sports (Nuggets), Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers).

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

Date & time
Saturday, January 9, 20275:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Nuggets Altitude Sports · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassNuggets: Altitude+ · 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
Alpha DialloNuggetsFOutPersonalOct 23, 2026
Cameron JohnsonNuggetsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 22, 2026
Julian StrawtherNuggetsGOutKneeOct 16, 2026
Spencer JonesNuggetsFOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Nuggets

Cavaliers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Nuggets vs Cavaliers Preview

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

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

Nuggets vs Cavaliers Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Nuggets vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2026-27

Nuggets 3 GPCavaliers 3 GP
113.0#17
Points per game
119.3#9
121.7#23
Opponent points
120.0#19
45.8%#17
Field goal %
46.6%#9
31.4%#23
Three-point %
36.6%#11
76.2%#13
Free throw %
74.4%#17
45.3#13
Rebounds
46.0#11
24.7#23
Assists
26.3#13
9.7#11
Steals
9.7#11
4.7#18
Blocks
8.3#2
14.7#12
Turnovers
18.0#28

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
8Mavericks2-22.0
9Clippers1-22.5
10Nuggets1-22.5
11Suns1-22.5
12Warriors1-33.0

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
4Hornets3-1–
5Raptors2-10.5
6Cavaliers2-10.5
7Hawks2-21.0
8Pacers2-21.0

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This Nuggets vs Cavaliers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Nuggets visit the Knicks Jan 11; Cavaliers visit the Timberwolves Jan 11.

Nuggets vs Cavaliers FAQs

What time does Nuggets vs Cavaliers start?

The Denver Nuggets play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Tip-off is 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT).

What channel is Nuggets vs Cavaliers on?

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

What are the Nuggets and Cavaliers records?

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

Who is injured for Nuggets vs Cavaliers?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28: Alpha Diallo (Nuggets, out, personal); Cameron Johnson (Nuggets, day-to-day, ankle); Julian Strawther (Nuggets, out, knee); Spencer Jones (Nuggets, out, hamstring); NaeQwan Tomlin (Cavaliers, out, back).

How did Nuggets vs Cavaliers go last season?

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

Who won the last Nuggets vs Cavaliers game?

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

Where is Nuggets vs Cavaliers being played?

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

Is Nuggets vs Cavaliers on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Nuggets 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.