Donovan Mitchell made two free throws with lower than a second left and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Denver Nuggets 119-117 on Feb. 9.

Mitchell completed with 32 factors and 10 assists, James Harden added 22 factors and 10 rebounds in his second sport with Cleveland, Jarrett Allen had 22 factors and 13 rebounds, and Jaylon Tyson completed with 16 factors for the Cavaliers, who’ve gained 9 of their final 10.

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Nikola Jokic led Denver with 22 factors, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, and Jamal Murray had 17 factors and 11 assists. The Nuggets have misplaced 4 of their final 5.

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It was Jokic’s thirty fifth triple-double of the season and the 183rd of his profession, second all-time to Russell Westbrook’s 207.

Cleveland trailed by seven late within the fourth however rallied to get inside 115-114 on Mitchell’s lob to Allen. Jokic hit a brief jumper within the lane however Harden drained a 3-pointer with 32 seconds left to tie it.

Tim Hardaway Jr., who had 12 factors, missed from deep and Murray fouled Mitchell with 0.9 seconds left. The Cavs star hit each free throws and Jokic missed a 3-pointer on the horn.

Cleveland Cavaliers guards Donovan Mitchell, right, and Jaylon Tyson celebrate after the Cavs defeated the Denver Nuggets on Feb. 9, 2026, in Denver, Colorado.

Cleveland Cavaliers guards Donovan Mitchell, proper, and Jaylon Tyson rejoice after the Cavs defeated the Denver Nuggets on Feb. 9, 2026, in Denver, Colorado.

Julian Strawther matched his season excessive with 20 factors, Christian Braun additionally scored 20 factors, Jonas Valanciunas contributed 12 factors and Cameron Johnson completed with 10 for Denver.

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Jokic notched his triple-double when he fed Jalen Pickett for a 3-pointer, opening a 103-92 Nuggets lead with 10:01 left.

Harden, Tyson and Sam Merrill hit 3-pointers to make it 106-102 with 6:11 left. Denver missed two free throws and Harden had a steal and a lob to Allen for a dunk.

Braun hit a 3-pointer and Valanciunas made two free throws however Tyson drained one from deep and Allens break up two from the road with 3:24 left.

Bruce Brown missed a floater and Mitchell’s layup made it 111-110.

The Nuggets led 59-54 at halftime, Cleveland rallied to go forward 77-76 however Denver took a 92-87 lead into the fourth quarter.

This article initially appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cavs rally to stun Nikola Jokic, Nuggets for 9th win in 10 games



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