Cavs force a comeback in OT, to beat Nuggets

Lauri Markkanen's three-pointer with 28.3 seconds left in additional time was the deciding bucket in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 119-116 triumph over the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Markkanen had a season-high 31 points and got 10 rebounds as well, while Evan Mobley had 27 points and 11 rebounds and Darius Garland set up 25 points and 14 assists for the team.

The Cavs shut down the opponents in the additional time period with a 10-2 run. MVP Nikola Jokic had a game-high 32 points, in addition to 10 rebounds and eight assists for the Nuggets, who saw their franchise record of seven back-to-back wins on road snapped. In another match, Boston Celtics thrashed Sacramento Kings to win by 126- 97 and hand Sacramento their 6th loss in its last seven games.