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The Mavericks beat the Nuggets 131–130 at home on Dec 23, 2025.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  DEN | 27 | 29 | 47 | 27 | 130 |
  DAL | 41 | 25 | 37 | 28 | 131 |
Denver NuggetsDallas Mavericks| DEN | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | 37 | 31 | 7 | 14 | 12-21 | 3-7 |
| Nikola Jokic | 36 | 29 | 7 | 14 | 12-22 | 5-10 |
| Spencer Jones | 26 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3-5 | 0-1 |
| Cameron Johnson | 24 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3-7 | 2-3 |
| Peyton Watson | 24 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-2 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 29 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 8-13 | 7-12 |
| Bruce Brown | 26 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 6-7 | 1-2 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| Julian Strawther | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3-4 | 2-3 |
| Jalen Pickett | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Curtis Jones | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 130 | 34 | 39 | 50-87 | 20-41 |
| DAL | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg | 40 | 33 | 9 | 9 | 14-21 | 4-6 |
| Anthony Davis | 36 | 31 | 9 | 4 | 12-19 | 1-2 |
| Ryan Nembhard | 33 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 5-11 | 1-3 |
| Naji Marshall | 32 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 6-11 | 2-4 |
| Jaden Hardy | 28 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 5-9 | 0-3 |
| Caleb Martin | 25 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 4-6 | 0-1 |
| Daniel Gafford | 17 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3-6 | 3-5 |
| Brandon Williams | 15 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2-6 | 0-3 |
| Totals | 131 | 36 | 34 | 53-93 | 11-27 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | 50-87 | 57% | 20-41 49% |
| DAL | 53-93 | 57% | 11-27 41% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. 1 heave from beyond half court is left off the map. Descriptive history of this game.
DEN offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · DAL defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
DAL offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · DEN defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 30 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
DENDALExpected pace: about 104 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 30 teams, 1st = best.
DENDALCrew chiefBill Kennedy · also working Gediminas Petraitis, Brandon Adair
Counts per game across his last 57 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Johnson | 35.2 | 14.7 | 4.3 | 2.7 |
| Jamal Murray | 35.1 | 26.3 | 3.3 | 7.0 |
| Nikola Jokic | 34.7 | 28.5 | 11.1 | 10.5 |
| Peyton Watson | 29.5 | 15.4 | 5.8 | 1.9 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 28.2 | 13.2 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| Bruce Brown | 25.9 | 8.1 | 4.0 | 2.7 |
| Spencer Jones | 23.8 | 7.0 | 3.3 | 1.1 |
| Jalen Pickett | 16.0 | 4.7 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg | 35.0 | 22.1 | 6.4 | 4.1 |
| P.J. Washington | 33.3 | 16.5 | 8.4 | 1.7 |
| Anthony Davis | 31.2 | 21.1 | 12.3 | 3.3 |
| Naji Marshall | 30.6 | 15.4 | 4.9 | 3.0 |
| Max Christie | 26.3 | 10.6 | 3.1 | 1.1 |
| Ryan Nembhard | 25.8 | 10.2 | 2.4 | 7.0 |
| Brandon Williams | 22.7 | 10.3 | 2.5 | 4.8 |
| Klay Thompson | 22.4 | 12.9 | 2.5 | 0.9 |
DEN offenseper gameDAL defenseRank among 30 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2025–26 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
DEN offense vs DAL defenseDAL offense vs DEN defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
DENForAgainst50% of DEN's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
DALForAgainst51% of DAL's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
DEN 6series4 DAL| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | DAL 135 | DEN 142 | DEN+7 | +7 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | DEN 118 | DAL 109 | DEN+9 | +9 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | DEN 130 | DAL 131 | DAL+1 | +1 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | DAL 131 | DEN 121 | DAL+10 | +10 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | DEN 118 | DAL 99 | DEN+19 | +19 |
| Jan 12, 2025 | DEN 112 | DAL 101 | DEN+11 | +11 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2024 | DAL 123 | DEN 120 | DAL+3 | +3 |
| Nov 10, 2024 | DAL 120 | DEN 122 | DEN+2 | +2 |
| Mar 17, 2024 | DEN 105 | DAL 107 | DAL+2 | +2 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2023 | DAL 104 | DEN 130 | DEN+26 | +26 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
