The Denver Nuggets visit the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, December 23, at American Airlines Center, with tip-off set for 8:00 p.m. ET. Denver holds a 21-7 record, while Dallas sits at 11-19.
Denver enters on a one-game winning streak after beating Utah 135-112 on December 22, snapping a two-game skid that included a 101-115 loss to Houston on December 20.
The Mavericks have lost two straight, falling 113-119 to New Orleans and 114-121 to Philadelphia.
Dallas won the season’s only previous matchup 131-121 at Denver on December 1.
Denver faces multiple absences, including Tamar Bates (left foot), Christian Braun (left ankle), and Aaron Gordon (right hamstring). Jonas Valančiūnas and Peyton Watson are listed as probable.
Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets with 28.9 points, 12.1 rebounds, and 10.8 assists per game, while Jamal Murray averages 24.9 points and 6.6 assists. Tim Hardaway Jr. contributes 12.4 points and Cameron Johnson adds 11.8 points per contest.
Dallas also struggles with injuries, sidelining Kyrie Irving (left knee), Dante Exum (right knee), and Dereck Lively II (right foot). Klay Thompson is doubtful with left knee soreness, while Max Christie, P.J. Washington, Brandon Williams, Dwight Powell, and Moussa Cisse are questionable.
Anthony Davis averages 21.0 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game, supported by Cooper Flagg’s 18.7 points and P.J. Washington’s 15.7 points and 7.9 rebounds.
