Dec 27, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) and Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) battle for a loose ball as guard Julian Strawther (3) and forward Evan Mobley (4) and guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and center DeAndre Jordan (6) look on in the second quarter at Ball Arena.; Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing