Denver 'squandered' lead in the last half minute: Jokic failed to score for the win (VIDEO)
The Denver Nuggets basketball players suffered a defeat on their home court against the Cleveland Cavaliers 117:119 (30:26, 29:28, 33:33, 25:32) after an uncertain finish, despite an excellent performance by Nikola Jokic and his 183rd career triple-double.
TL;DR
- Denver Nuggets lost to Cleveland Cavaliers 117:119.
- Nikola Jokic recorded his 183rd career triple-double with 22 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists.
- James Harden's three-pointer tied the game late, and Donovan Mitchell's free throws won it for Cleveland.
- Christian Braun and Julian Strother scored 20 points each for Denver.
- Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 32 points and 10 assists.
- Jamal Murray had 17 points and 11 assists for Denver.
- Jarrett Allen contributed 22 points and 13 rebounds for Cleveland.