Evan Mobley is a player to watch when the Cleveland Cavaliers (19-16) and Denver Nuggets (23-10) clash at Rocket Arena on Friday. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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Cavaliers vs. Nuggets: Jan. 2 Viewing Options
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSOH, ALT, and Amazon Prime Video
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Arena: Rocket Arena
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Cavaliers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.4% | 18 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.4% | 10 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.8 | 10 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.7 | 23 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.3 | 5 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 15.3 | 4 |
Nuggets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 51.1% | 1 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.1% | 17 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.1 | 18 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 41.5 | 5 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.6 | 3 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.7 | 29 |
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Cavaliers vs. Nuggets Top Players
Cavaliers
- Donovan Mitchell scores 29.7 points per game this season for the Cavaliers, adding 4.6 rebounds and 5.5 assists.
- Mobley contributes with 18.2 points, 4.0 assists and 9.0 rebounds per matchup.
- Among active players, the Cavaliers are led by Mitchell from beyond the arc. He makes 3.9 shots from deep per game.
- Mitchell averages 1.5 steals per game. Mobley collects 1.7 blocks an outing.
Nuggets
- Jamal Murray has shown out this season to lead active Nuggets players in points (25.1 per game), rebounds (4.5 per game), and assists (6.9 per game).
- Murray makes 3.4 treys per game.
- The Nuggets' defensive efforts get a lift from Murray (1.0 steal per game) and Peyton Watson (1.0 block per game).
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Cavaliers vs. Nuggets Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Max Strus: Out (Foot),
Sam Merrill: Questionable (Ankle),
Dean Wade: Questionable (Knee),
De'Andre Hunter: Probable (Illness),
Larry Nance Jr.: Out (Calf)
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Nikola Jokic: Out (Knee),
Jamal Murray: Probable (Ankle),
Julian Strawther: Probable (Illness),
Jonas Valančiūnas: Out (Calf),
Christian Braun: Out (Ankle),
Aaron Gordon: Out (Hamstring),
Cameron Johnson: Out (Knee),
Tamar Bates: Out (Foot)
Cavaliers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Pelicans | W 141-118 | Home |
| 12/25/2025 | Knicks | L 126-124 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Rockets | L 117-100 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Spurs | W 113-101 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Suns | W 129-113 | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Nuggets | - | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Pistons | - | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Pacers | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Timberwolves | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Timberwolves | - | Home |
| 1/12/2026 | Jazz | - | Home |
Nuggets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Mavericks | L 131-130 | Away |
| 12/25/2025 | Timberwolves | W 142-138 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Magic | L 127-126 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Heat | L 147-123 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Raptors | W 106-103 | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Nets | - | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | 76ers | - | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Celtics | - | Away |
| 1/9/2026 | Hawks | - | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Bucks | - | Home |
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