Tue Dec 31 04:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Cavaliers Extend Winning Streak to Six, Rout Nuggets 149-135

**DENVER, CO –** The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their dominant run, defeating the Denver Nuggets 149-135 on Friday night for their sixth consecutive victory. The win saw Cleveland set a new season high in points, improving their record to 27-4, the best in the NBA. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 33 points, while Evan Mobley added 26. All five Cleveland starters shot over 50% from the field, with four scoring 20+ points.

Despite a triple-double performance from Nikola Jokic (27 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists – his 12th of the season) and a 27-point, 10-assist game from Jamal Murray, the Nuggets were unable to contain the Cavaliers’ high-powered offense. The absence of Aaron Gordon (right calf strain) significantly hampered Denver’s defense, which allowed a season-high point total for the opposition. Michael Porter Jr.’s hot start (13 points in the first quarter) proved unsustainable as he managed only five points for the rest of the game.

A 16-0 run sparked by Darius Garland (25 points) in the second quarter gave Cleveland the decisive edge, and they maintained a double-digit lead for the remainder of the contest. Mitchell’s impressive 6-of-12 shooting from beyond the arc further contributed to the Cavaliers’ victory.

The Cavaliers now head to Golden State for their next game on Monday, while the Nuggets look to bounce back against Detroit at home on Saturday.

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