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The Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Denver Nuggets game is scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 7 p.m. EST. This much-anticipated game will take place at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The Cavaliers are enjoying a strong start to the 2024-25 NBA regular season. Following their impressive 118-87 victory over the Washington Wizards, the Cavaliers currently hold the top position in the Eastern Conference standings, with a record of 19 wins and three losses.

On the other hand, the Nuggets are facing some challenges this season. They recently secured a narrow 119-115 win against the Golden State Warriors, largely thanks to the outstanding performance of star player Nikola Jokic. The Serbian center scored 38 points, contributed six assists, and grabbed ten rebounds in the game. With this victory, the Nuggets are in the 8th spot in the Western Conference standings, with 11 wins and eight losses.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Denver Nuggets: Prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers kicked off their regular season with an impressive 15-game winning streak. This remarkable achievement marks only the fourth time in NBA history that a team has begun the regular season with a flawless 15-0 record. Currently, the Cavaliers are averaging 121 points, 43 rebounds, 28 assists, 9.1 steals, and 4.9 blocks per game. Star player Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.3 points, 4.1 assists, and 1.6 steals for the team.
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The Nuggets are currently boasting impressive statistics, averaging 118.1 points, 44.2 rebounds, 30.4 assists, 8.5 steals, and 4.7 blocks per game. Notably, their star player, Nikola Jokic, leads the charge with an outstanding average of 30.1 points, 13 rebounds, 10.4 assists, and 1.7 steals. These figures highlight the team’s competitive edge and Jokic’s pivotal role in their success.

The Cavaliers are energetically showcasing an impressive shooting percentage of 50.9% from the field this season. This achievement notably surpasses the Nuggets, who currently permit their opponents a significantly lower average of 46.9%. With these statistics in mind, it’s evident that the Cavaliers are excelling in their offensive game this year.

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Denver Nuggets: Probable Starting Lineups

Here are the expected lineups for both teams.

Cleveland Cavaliers

PG Darius Garland
SG Donovan Mitchell
SF Isaac Okoro
PF Ivan Mobley
C Jarrett Allen

Denver Nuggets

PG Jamal Murray
SG Christian Braun
SF Michael Porter Jr.
PF Aaron Gordon
C Nikola Jokic

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Denver Nuggets: Injuries Update

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Update: Emoni Bates has been ruled out due to a knee injury. Max Strus is also sidelined with an ankle injury. Additionally, Ty Jerome is listed as questionable as he is experiencing illness, leaving his availability for the game uncertain.

Denver Nuggets Injury Update: DaRon Holmes has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to an Achilles injury. Additionally, Vlatko Cancar is currently sidelined with a knee injury, further stretching the squad’s depth as they navigate the challenges ahead.