Fansided · Feb 9
Harden and the Cavs present a surprisingly difficult matchup for the Nuggets
Jan 19, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) gives an on-court interview after the Clippers' game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn ImagesThe Cleveland Cavaliers visit Denver in what is sure to be a much more difficult matchup than it looked on paper just a week ago. That's because the Cavs just completed a trade-deadline blockbuster that saw them swap James Harden from the Clippers for Darius Garland. The Cavs' new-look offense will be a challenging matchup for Denver defensively.