NBA Upset Alert: Cleveland Rocks Denver in 12-Point Thriller

Cleveland silenced the Pepsi Center with an impressive 126-114 win over Denver in what was shaping up to be an interesting matchup on paper. The Nuggets were on the back end of a tough stretch, trying to bounce back after a few recent losses. On the other hand, the Cavaliers had been hanging tough and putting up impressive performances. The battle was fierce, with the scoreboard reflecting a tightly contested competition between the two teams.

The Nuggets opened the game strong, with key players taking the lead in various fields. Gordon dropped an impressive 18 points in a 34-minute showdown, followed closely behind by M. Porter Jr. with 24 points and 7 minutes more of playing time, while Jokic dropped 27 points, Braun 10 and Murray 19. However, that still was not enough to hold down the highly determined Cleveland team who relentlessly produced points from almost every position in the lineup.

Unfortunately for the Nuggets, the intense defensive play style and high-flying shots of their opponents would eventually outmatch whatever Denver threw at the court. Another disappointing loss leaves the Nuggets 2 steps back from their pace and in urgent need of adjusting their present strategy if they're to turn around their luck in the remaining matches. On the other hand, the results added to an ever-growing list of proud moments for the 2023-2024 NBA season of Cleveland Cavaliers.