The Cavaliers defeated the Nuggets, 119-116, in overtime. Lauri Markkanen recorded a season-high 31 points, along with 10 rebounds and 4 steals for the Cavaliers, while Darius Garland (25 points, 14 assists) and Evan Mobley (27 points, 11 rebounds) added a combined 52 points in the victory. Nikola Jokic tallied 32 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists for the Nuggets in the losing effort. The Cavaliers improve to 40-30 on the season, while the Nuggets fall to 42-29.