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Nuggets Host Cavaliers: Injury Updates and Game Preview

1/3/2026

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Nuggets Host Cavaliers

The Denver Nuggets will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Nuggets are 23-10 and recovering from injuries, including Nikola Jokic and Jonas Valanciunas, with Jamal Murray expected to play.
The Cavaliers, 19-16, are led by Donovan Mitchell with 29.7 points per game and are favored by 13.5 points with an over/under of 239.5, and Prime Video streams the game.

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Nuggets All-Star Aspirations

Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets ranks 14th in Western Conference All-Star voting.
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets leads the voting with the second-most total votes in the West.
If both players are selected, the Nuggets would have two All-Stars in the same season for the first time since 2010.
Final selections depend on coaches and players, with a new game format potentially affecting Murray's chances.

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Historical Context

The NBA All-Star Game, first held in 1951, has evolved significantly over the decades. In 2010, the event attracted a record 108,713 attendees at Cowboys Stadium, showcasing top talent like MVP Dwyane Wade. The Denver Nuggets, with potential All-Stars Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic, reflect the league's changing dynamics and the growing influence of player voting in recent years.

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Nuggets Host Cavaliers

The Denver Nuggets will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Nuggets are 23-10 and recovering from injuries, including Nikola Jokic and Jonas Valanciunas, with Jamal Murray expected to play.
The Cavaliers, 19-16, are led by Donovan Mitchell with 29.7 points per game and are favored by 13.5 points with an over/under of 239.5, and Prime Video streams the game.

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