The Denver Nuggets (14-5), fresh off a road victory, are set to host the Dallas Mavericks (6-15) tonight at Ball Arena. This promises to be an exciting NBA clash, with both teams looking to make a statement.
Nuggets Aim to Continue Winning Streak
Denver is coming off an impressive 130-112 win against the Phoenix Suns. Nikola Jokić, despite limited minutes in the fourth quarter, delivered a stellar performance with 26 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds. Jamal Murray contributed 24 points, while Tim Hardaway Jr. added 23 off the bench. However, the Nuggets will be without Christian Braun (ankle) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring).
Mavericks Seek to Upset the Odds
The Mavericks are riding high after a 114-110 victory over the LA Clippers, salvaging a split in Los Angeles. Cooper Flagg made history as the youngest player to score 35 points in an NBA game. Klay Thompson added 23 points, with 17 coming in the fourth quarter to fuel the Dallas comeback. Dallas, however, faces injury challenges with Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum, Dereck Lively, PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford all sidelined.
Key Matchup: Jokić vs. Mavericks' Defense
All eyes will be on Nikola Jokić, who is averaging a league-leading 12.4 rebounds and 10.9 assists, along with 28.9 points per game. The Mavericks' defense will have a tough task containing the Joker. The game may well depend on whether Anthony Davis can avoid foul trouble.
Injury Updates
The Mavericks' injury report is extensive, with key players like Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum, Dereck Lively, PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford all out. The Nuggets are also missing Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, and Julian Strawther.
How to Watch
When: Monday, December 1, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Where: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
TV Channel: Altitude Sports, KTVD (Denver, CO)
Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
Don't miss this exciting NBA matchup! Tune in to see if the Nuggets can continue their winning ways or if the Mavericks can pull off an upset.