The Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets game will be played on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET, at American Airlines Center. The Mavericks currently sit fifth in the Western Conference with a 22-16 record. They are on a two-game winning streak, with their latest victory coming over the Portland Trail Blazers, 117-111.
Just ahead of them are the Nuggets, in fourth place, boasting a 22-15 record. They are also on a two-game winning streak, most recently defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 124-105. The two teams have met twice already this season. The Nuggets won the first game on November 10, 122-120, while the Mavericks claimed the second meeting on November 22, 123-120. The Mavericks and Nuggets have faced off 191 times in the regular season, with Dallas leading the all-time series 98-93.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets: Prediction
The Mavericks are averaging 116.4 points per game this season, ranking eighth in the NBA, while allowing 111.8 points per contest (13th). They grab 45.2 rebounds per game, which ranks ninth in the league, but allow 44.1 rebounds (16th). Dallas ranks fifth in three-point percentage at 37.5%, making 13.3 threes per game, which places them 16th in that category.
Meanwhile, the Nuggets are third in the league for points scored, averaging 120.6 per game, but rank 24th defensively, allowing 116.5 points. Denver is seventh in rebounds with 45.3 per game and 11th in opponent rebounds allowed (43.6). Despite ranking 25th in three-pointers made (11.9 per game), they are third in three-point percentage at 38.2%.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Dallas Mavericks
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PG Spencer Dinwiddie
SG Quentin Grimes
SF Klay Thompson
PF P.J. Washington
C Dereck Lively II
Denver Nuggets
PG Russell Westbrook
SG Christian Braun
SF Michael Porter Jr.
PF Peyton Watson
C Nikola Jokic
Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets: Injuries Update
The Mavericks will be without Luka Doncic due to a calf injury, Kyrie Irving due to illness, and Dante Exum due to a wrist issue for their upcoming game.
On the other hand, the Nuggets’ injury report includes Spencer Jones, who is questionable due to a thigh injury, and Vlatko Cancar, who is out with a knee injury. Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray are both questionable, as they have calf and knee injuries. DaRon Holmes is out for the season due to an Achilles injury.
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