Cavs 99, Nuggets 87

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer

DENVER (AP) — Kevin Love scored 22 points, Jarrett Allen recorded his second straight double-double and the Cavaliers held off the Denver Nuggets 99-87.

Allen finished with 21 points and 16 rebounds to help the Cavaliers start a five-game trip on the right note.

This was on the heels of a 11-point, 14-rebound performance in a win over Atlanta over the weekend.

The Cavaliers overcame a big night from Nikola Jokic.

The NBA MVP scored 24 points and grabbed 19 rebounds.

Cleveland held Denver to 9-of-38 shooting from 3-point land.