The Cavaliers are set to host the 76ers. The game tips off Monday’s schedule of five NBA matchups.
Mitchell and Cavs Prepare for 76ers
Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers are preparing to host the 76ers. This game starts Monday’s five-game slate.
The game can be viewed on NBC Sports Network and Peacock.
Other NBA Action
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Thunder host Nikola Jokić’s Nuggets as part of tonight’s nationally televised doubleheader on NBC Sports Network and Peacock.
Tonight’s schedule is highlighted by a doubleheader featuring Nikola Jokić’s Nuggets taking on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Thunder and Jalen Brunson’s Knicks facing Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers.
Brunson’s Assist Dominance
Over the last five games, no NBA player has more assists than Jalen Brunson, who’s dropped 54 for the Knicks — 10.8 apg.
New York plays five capable offensive players at basically all times, creating passing options that make it difficult to double Brunson, who’s always a one-on-one threat.
18 NBA players have averaged 10.8+ assists per game for a full season — most recently Trae Young, who dropped 11.6 apg in 2024-25.
No Knick has done it. Mark Jackson is closest, putting up 10.3 apg in 1987-88.
Looking Back: Thunder’s Championship Run
It’s a rematch of last season’s seven-game struggle in the Western Conference Semifinals, where the Thunder found a way to advance and eventually win the NBA Championship.
Denver replaced Michael Porter Jr. with Cameron Johnson, adding championship veteran Bruce Brown and spark plug scorer Tim Hardaway Jr. while the Thunder are basically intact.
Check out the memories and get hyped for tonight’s clash at 7:30 ET on NBC Sports Network and Peacock.