Coming off wins against two other Western Conference teams, the Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Denver Nuggets. Here's how the action unfolded.

The final game of the NBA Christmas Day slate was the best. The host Denver Nuggets outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-138 in overtime, thanks to another brilliant performance by Nikola Jokic. The three-time MVP scored 56 points, pulled down 16 rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Jamal Murray added 35 points for Denver.

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Video highlights, recaps and play breakdowns of the Charlotte Hornets vs. Denver Nuggets NBA game from January 18, 2026 on ESPN.

The Los Angeles Lakers hit the road Tuesday night for a matchup of Western Conference contenders against the Denver Nuggets.

The Lakers (25-16) will their eight-game road in Denver where they will take on the Nuggets (29-14) on Tuesday. This will be Los Angeles’ longest road trip of the season, which is also known as the famous annual “Grammy trip.

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