PREVIEW: The Denver Nuggets will attempt back-to-back victories on their seven-game road trip when they visit Cleveland tonight, coming off a win in their first contest without Nikola Jokic. The Cavaliers have established themselves as massive 13-point favorites, reflecting Denver's depleted roster situation. Denver's offensive prowess remains their calling card, ranking first in efficient 3-point shooting while demonstrating solid ball movement ranked second league-wide. The Nuggets will be without several key contributors, including Jokic, Jonas Valanciunas, Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, and Cameron Johnson, forcing their role players to shoulder significant offensive responsibility. Cleveland has emerged from their recent struggles, defeating Phoenix 129-113 and winning four of their last six games while averaging 130.5 points in those victories. The Cavaliers possess multiple offensive weapons, with efficient rim attacks ranked second and high-volume three-point shooting at 46.6 percent, though their defense remains vulnerable to perimeter shooting and ranks 26th in three-point prevention. Donovan Mitchell continues his impressive season with 29.7 points per game, fourth in the league, while Darius Garland orchestrates the offense from the point guard position. Historically these matchups have leaned heavily toward high-scoring affairs, with the over cashing in six of the last seven meetings.