Cavs’ Depth Overwhelms Nuggets Despite Jokic’s Record Triple-Double

Cleveland's balanced roster outshines Denver as Nikola Jokic surpasses Magic Johnson in career triple-doubles.

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Denver Nuggets 126-114, marking their third consecutive victory.
Nikola Jokic achieved his 139th career triple-double, surpassing Magic Johnson for third all-time, with 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 11 assists.
Despite Jokic's performance, Denver struggled with fatigue and a lack of bench production, scoring only 16 points from reserves compared to Cleveland's 43.
Cleveland's starters, including Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Caris LeVert, and Evan Mobley, combined for 93 points and 17 three-pointers.
Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson highlighted the team's depth and strategic rotation, keeping star players' minutes low while maximizing contributions from the bench.