Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (02-09-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets will travel to Ball Arena on February 9 in a game between two teams close to the top of their respective conferences . Denver is still dealing with a lengthy injury list as it attempts to maintain its place in the Western standings, while Cleveland has been one of the more reliable teams in the East.

The Cavaliers will continue to travel on Monday to play the Nuggets, who have been having trouble lately. Even with Nikola Jokic returning to play, Denver has lost three of its last four games and five of its past ten, but still holding the third seed in the Western Conference. Before playing the Nuggets tonight, the Cavaliers need to iron out a few flaws in their new appearance, but overall, they look promising.

Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - When and where to watch the game

The Denver Nuggets vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers match will tip off on Monday, February 9 9:00 p.m. EST at Ball Arena. Altitude and FanDuel Sports Network (Local) will broadcast the entire match online. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match online.

Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - Expected Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets

PG Jamal Murray
SG Christian Braun
SF Cameron Johnson
PF Tim Hardaway Jr.
C Nikola Jokic

Cleveland Cavaliers

PG James Harden
SG Donovan Mitchell
SF Dean Wade
PF Nae'Qwan Tomlin
C Jarrett Allen

Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - Injury Report

Denver Nuggets

• Spencer Jones- Out (Concussion)
• Nikola Jokic- Day-to-day (Left ankle sprain)
• Christian Braun- Day-to-day (Left ankle sprain)
• Jamal Murray- Day-to-day (Hip)
• Peyton Watson- Out (Grade 2 right hamstring strain)
• Aaron Gordon- Out (Hamstring)
• Tamar Bates- Out (Foot)

Cleveland Cavaliers

• Jaylon Tyson- Day-to-day (Left ankle sprain)
• Dean Wade- Day-to-day (Ankle)
• Evan Mobley- Out (Calf)
• Max Strus- Out (Foot)

Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - Game Prediction

Denver leads the Cavaliers 54-46 in their 100 regular season meetings with the Nuggets. With better defense and steady scoring in recent years, Cleveland has closed that deficit. This season, the teams have already played at least one close game.

Denver comes into this game fresh off a close defeat earlier in the schedule. They continue to produce effectively on offense when healthy, while Cleveland is still one of the league's best defensive teams. Cleveland has an opportunity to compare itself to a Western contender on the road in this game. Despite roster instability, Denver will make an effort to keep up its home record. Now, they are ready for a face off.



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