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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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates with Donovan Mitchell #45 after making a three-point shot within the fourth quarter in opposition to the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on February 07, 2026 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, User is consenting to the phrases and situations of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates with Donovan Mitchell #45 after making a three-point shot within the fourth quarter in opposition to the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on February 07, 2026 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, User is consenting to the phrases and situations of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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Los Angeles Clippers guard Darius Garland, who was acquired earlier within the day in a commerce from the Cleveland Cavaliers, sits within the stands to look at a sport in opposition to the Cavs on Feb. 4, 2026, in Inglewood, California.
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PORTLAND, OREGON – FEBRUARY 01: Jarrett Allen #31 is doused with water by teammate Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the sport in opposition to the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on February 01, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, User is consenting to the phrases and situations of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)
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Jan 30, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers heart Jarrett Allen (31) slam dunks the ball in opposition to the Phoenix Suns within the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – JANUARY 28: LeBron James #23 and Jake LaRavia #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers guard Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the course of the third quarter at Rocket Arena on January 28, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 129-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, User is consenting to the phrases and situations of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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Jan 26, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) shoots beside Cleveland Cavaliers heart Evan Mobley (4) within the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 24: Goga Bitadze #35 of the Orlando Magic collects a rebound in opposition to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the course of the second quarter at Kia Center on January 24, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, User is consenting to the phrases and situations of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
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Jan 23, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) drives to the basket in opposition to Sacramento Kings ahead Domantas Sabonis (11) in the course of the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) goes to the basket whereas guarded by Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller on Jan. 21, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – JANUARY 19: Guard Jaylon Tyson #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the course of the second quarter at Rocket Arena on January 19, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, User is consenting to the phrases and situations of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 16: Jaylon Tyson #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket in opposition to Adem Bona #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the course of the first half at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 16, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, User is consenting to the phrases and situations of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, heart, drives to the basket in opposition to Philadelphia 76ers defenders Joel Embiid, left, and Kelly Oubre Jr. on Jan. 14, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Jan 12, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Utah Jazz ahead Kevin Love (42) fouls Cleveland Cavaliers heart Evan Mobley (4) in the course of the first half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Jan 10, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers ahead Nae’qwan Tomlin (35) goes for a unfastened ball in opposition to Minnesota Timberwolves ahead Julius Randle (30) and guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the course of the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Jan 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers ahead Evan Mobley (4) defends in opposition to Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) within the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers heart Evan Mobley (4) blocks the shot of Indiana Pacers ahead Pascal Siakam (43) within the first half, Jan. 6, 2026, in Indianapolis.
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) defends Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) in the course of the second half at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.
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Jan 2, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) appears to be like to go whereas being defended by Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) in the course of the first half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images
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Dec 31, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) goes up for a dunk in the course of the second half in opposition to the Phoenix Suns at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images
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Dec 29, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs ahead Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots in opposition to Cleveland Cavaliers heart Evan Mobley (4) within the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
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Rockets ahead Jabari Smith Jr. shoots the ball over Cleveland Cavaliers ahead De’Andre Hunter in the course of the second half, Dec. 27, 2025, in Houston.
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Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) shoots the ball in the course of the first quarter as Knicks ahead OG Anunoby (8) defends at Madison Square Garden in New York on Dec. 25, 2025.
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Cavaliers ahead De’Andre Hunter celebrates after a second-half dunk in opposition to the New Orleans Pelicans, Dec. 23, 2025, Cleveland.
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Dec 22, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson tries to get the eye of referee Natalie Sago (9) within the third quarter in opposition to the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Chicago Bulls ahead Matas Buzelis (14) loses the ball in opposition to Cleveland Cavaliers heart Jarrett Allen (31) on Dec. 19, 2025, in Cleveland.
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Dec 17, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers heart Jarrett Allen (31) and Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) chase the ball in the course of the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers heart Jarrett Allen (31) shoots in opposition to the Charlotte Hornets on Dec. 14, 2025, in Cleveland.
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Dec 12, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jamir Watkins (5) dunks the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers heart Evan Mobley (4) defends within the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Dec 6, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) works in opposition to Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) in the course of the first half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs ahead Keldon Johnson (3) defends Dec. 5, 2025, in Cleveland.
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Cavaliers ahead De’Andre Hunter rebounds within the first quarter in opposition to the Portland Trail Blazers, Dec. 3, 2025, in Cleveland.
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Dec 1, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers heart Evan Mobley (4) looses the ball whereas Indiana Pacers ahead Isaiah Jackson (22) defends within the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Nov 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) passes in the course of the second half in opposition to the Boston Celtics at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images
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Nov 28, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks ahead Mouhamed Gueye (18) reaches for the ball in opposition to Cleveland Cavaliers ahead Nae’Quan Tomlin (35) in the course of the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
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Nov 24, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers ahead Luke Travers (33) comes down with a rebound in opposition to the Toronto Raptors in the course of the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers ahead Nae’Qwan Tomlin (35) blocks the shot of Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden on Nov. 23, 2025, in Cleveland.
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Nov 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) loses the ball in opposition to Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) in the course of the first half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Nov 19, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) goes to the basket in opposition to Houston Rockets heart Steven Adams (12) in the course of the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images
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Nov 17, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Milwaukee Bucks ahead Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots beside Cleveland Cavaliers heart Jarrett Allen (31) within the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Nov 15, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) defends a shot by Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) within the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Nov 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers heart Jarrett Allen (31) drives between Toronto Raptors heart Jakob Poeltl (19) and guard Immanuel Quickley (5) within the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Cavs ahead Larry Nance Jr. shoots over Jaime Jaquez Jr. of the Miami Heat in the course of the first half, Nov. 12, 2025 in Miami.
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Nov 10, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat ahead Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) and Cleveland Cavaliers heart Jarrett Allen (31) struggle for a unfastened ball in the course of the first interval at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
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Nov 8, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) goes up for a dunk in opposition to the Chicago Bulls in the course of the first half at Rocket Arena. Mitchell missed the dunk. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) and Washington Wizards ahead Khris Middleton chase a unfastened ball within the second half of a NBA Cup sport, Nov. 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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Nov 5, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) brings the ball up court docket within the fourth quarter in opposition to the Philadelphia 76ers at Rocket Arena.
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Nov 2, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) celebrates with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) in the course of the first half in opposition to the Atlanta Hawks at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers heart Evan Mobley (4) defends a shot by Toronto Raptors ahead Collin Murray-Boyles (12) within the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Oct 29, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers ahead/guard De’Andre Hunter (12) and Boston Celtics heart Luka Garza (52) work for the ball within the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers heart Thomas Bryant (3) dunks as Detroit Pistons’ Tolu Smith appears to be like on Oct. 27, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan.
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Oct 26, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket in opposition to Milwaukee Bucks ahead Bobby Portis (9) in the course of the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Oct 24, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers heart Jarrett Allen (31) blocks a shot taken by Brooklyn Nets heart Nic Claxton (33) within the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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Oct 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) hangs on the rim after a dunk in opposition to New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) in the course of the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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, 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