Mavericks vs Nuggets
Wed, Jan 14
Final
Mavericks
Mavericks
(15 - 25)
109
-
118
Nuggets
Nuggets
(27 - 13)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavericks | 23 | 23 | 32 | 31 | 109 |
| Nuggets | 29 | 34 | 25 | 30 | 118 |
Venue: American Airlines Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Naji Marshall
DAL | #13 | F
24
5
3
Jamal Murray
DEN | #27 | G
33
2
5
Smart Game Analysis
Dallas Mavericks has a 53% chance of winning the game
Despite a poor overall record, the Mavericks hold a distinct edge due to a rest advantage and a 2-0 head-to-head record against the injury-depleted Nuggets.
Key Analysis
- • Dallas is missing key stars Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, leaving rookie sensation Cooper Flagg to carry the offensive load.
- • The Nuggets are playing on the second night of a back-to-back and their fourth consecutive road game, creating a significant fatigue disadvantage.
- • Dallas has dominated the season series so far, winning both previous matchups including a 131-130 victory in December.
- • Denver is severely shorthanded in the frontcourt with Nikola Jokic, Jonas Valanciunas, and Cam Johnson all ruled out.
- • The Nuggets have stayed competitive recently by shooting a blistering 43.8% from three-point range in their last four wins.
- • To steal a road win, Denver must control the tempo and force the Mavericks' supporting cast to beat them.
