Mavericks vs Nuggets
Tue, Dec 23
Final
Mavericks
Mavericks
(11 - 19)
131
-
130
Nuggets
Nuggets
(21 - 7)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavericks | 41 | 25 | 37 | 28 | 131 |
| Nuggets | 27 | 29 | 47 | 27 | 130 |
Venue: American Airlines Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Cooper Flagg
DAL | #32 | F
33
9
9
Jamal Murray
DEN | #27 | G
31
7
14
Smart Game Analysis
Denver Nuggets has a 72% chance of winning the game
The Nuggets' league-leading offense and dominant road form give them a clear edge over a struggling Mavericks team missing Kyrie Irving.
Key Analysis
- • Kyrie Irving is out with a knee injury, stripping Dallas of their most critical perimeter playmaker and closer.
- • Nikola Jokic (28.9 PPG, 12.1 RPG) holds a distinct chemistry advantage over a Dallas frontcourt integrating Anthony Davis and rookie Cooper Flagg.
- • Denver boasts the NBA's most efficient offense, shooting a league-best 51.3% from the field and averaging 125.1 points per game.
- • The Nuggets have won 6 consecutive road games and 7 of their last 8 overall, demonstrating peak mid-season momentum.
- • Dallas's defense ranks poorly, allowing 116.9 points per game, which aligns poorly against Denver's high-powered attack.
- • The Mavericks must improve their 33.2% 3-point shooting to keep pace with Denver's perimeter threats like Jamal Murray.
