Live stream: Mavericks 104, Nuggets 130
The Dallas Mavericks (16-10) play against the Denver Nuggets (18-10) at Ball Arena
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Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Monday December 18, 2023
Dallas Mavericks 104, Denver Nuggets 130 (Final)
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Brad Townsend @townbrad
This story is updated with postgame comments from @luka7doncic:
Though sick, Luka Doncic outplays Nikola Jokic, but short-handed Mavericks fall Denver dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:23 AM
This story is updated with postgame comments from @luka7doncic:
Though sick, Luka Doncic outplays Nikola Jokic, but short-handed Mavericks fall Denver dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:23 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Sabonis tonight:
28 PTS
13 REB
12 AST
11-16 FG
Only Jokic and Luka have more triple-doubles this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/dom… – 12:19 AM
Sabonis tonight:
28 PTS
13 REB
12 AST
11-16 FG
Only Jokic and Luka have more triple-doubles this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/dom… – 12:19 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
I asked Doncic if he had the sniffles. He said “yes,” managing a smile, adding that he had “everything else,” too. – 12:03 AM
I asked Doncic if he had the sniffles. He said “yes,” managing a smile, adding that he had “everything else,” too. – 12:03 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nuggets bench points since losing to the Houston Rockets at home:
46 points vs Atlanta
50 points vs Chicago
58 points vs Brooklyn
36 points vs Oklahoma City
62 points tonight vs Dallas, a season high. – 12:02 AM
Nuggets bench points since losing to the Houston Rockets at home:
46 points vs Atlanta
50 points vs Chicago
58 points vs Brooklyn
36 points vs Oklahoma City
62 points tonight vs Dallas, a season high. – 12:02 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
It was basically:
Ryan: “So, Luke Doncic scored a lot of points tonight…”
Jamal: …
Ryan: …
Jamal: …yes?
Ryan: “sorry…how do you defend that?” – 11:50 PM
It was basically:
Ryan: “So, Luke Doncic scored a lot of points tonight…”
Jamal: …
Ryan: …
Jamal: …yes?
Ryan: “sorry…how do you defend that?” – 11:50 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
For the first time tonight, my brain broke while asking a question.
Jamal Murray looked at me like “you good?” and I just had no response lol – 11:46 PM
For the first time tonight, my brain broke while asking a question.
Jamal Murray looked at me like “you good?” and I just had no response lol – 11:46 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Tied his season-high in points tonight 👏 pic.twitter.com/lqDbjWFaB4 – 11:43 PM
Tied his season-high in points tonight 👏 pic.twitter.com/lqDbjWFaB4 – 11:43 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka Doncic put up BIG numbers vs. the defending champs 😤
Mavericks lost to the Nuggets 130-104. pic.twitter.com/WPp7wUT0WU – 11:38 PM
Luka Doncic put up BIG numbers vs. the defending champs 😤
Mavericks lost to the Nuggets 130-104. pic.twitter.com/WPp7wUT0WU – 11:38 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Team effort in tonight’s win 🙌
Jamal: 22 PTS / 4 REB / 2 AST / 1 BLK / 1 AST
Joker: 8 PTS / 9 REB / 7 AST / 2 STL
AG: 21 PTS / 5 REB / 5 AST / 1 STL
Julian: 12 PTS / 3 REB / 2 AST
Reggie: 20 PTS / 1 REB / 4 AST
P-Wat: 10 PTS / 7 REB / 3 AST / 1 BLK / 2 STL
Zeke: 14 PTS /… pic.twitter.com/OOv8Dks8zn – 11:29 PM
Team effort in tonight’s win 🙌
Jamal: 22 PTS / 4 REB / 2 AST / 1 BLK / 1 AST
Joker: 8 PTS / 9 REB / 7 AST / 2 STL
AG: 21 PTS / 5 REB / 5 AST / 1 STL
Julian: 12 PTS / 3 REB / 2 AST
Reggie: 20 PTS / 1 REB / 4 AST
P-Wat: 10 PTS / 7 REB / 3 AST / 1 BLK / 2 STL
Zeke: 14 PTS /… pic.twitter.com/OOv8Dks8zn – 11:29 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
The undermanned Nets run out of gas in Utah and end their West Coast swing at 1-4. The overall record is 13-13.
Next five games:
vs. New York
vs. Denver
vs. Detroit
@ Detroit
vs. Milwaukee – 11:21 PM
The undermanned Nets run out of gas in Utah and end their West Coast swing at 1-4. The overall record is 13-13.
Next five games:
vs. New York
vs. Denver
vs. Detroit
@ Detroit
vs. Milwaukee – 11:21 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Four Denver bench players outscored Nikola Jokic tonight, and Jokic didn’t even get tossed from the game.
Nobody is happier about it than Nikola. Great win. – 11:18 PM
Four Denver bench players outscored Nikola Jokic tonight, and Jokic didn’t even get tossed from the game.
Nobody is happier about it than Nikola. Great win. – 11:18 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Final. Back in Dallas on Wednesday.
@Chime // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/LQEzGorbbo – 11:17 PM
Final. Back in Dallas on Wednesday.
@Chime // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/LQEzGorbbo – 11:17 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Mavs 130-104.
-All 10 rotation players had in between 8 and 22 points
-Reggie Jackson with 18 points and 4 assists on 8/11 FG
-AG with 21-5-5
Nuggets improve to 18-10. pic.twitter.com/JgVqmf0xYe – 11:16 PM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Mavs 130-104.
-All 10 rotation players had in between 8 and 22 points
-Reggie Jackson with 18 points and 4 assists on 8/11 FG
-AG with 21-5-5
Nuggets improve to 18-10. pic.twitter.com/JgVqmf0xYe – 11:16 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
MVP candidate matchup tonight:
Jokic — Doncic —
8 PTS 38 PTS
9 REB 11 REB
7 AST 8 AST
The Nuggets won by 26. pic.twitter.com/1STPLUiy4P – 11:16 PM
MVP candidate matchup tonight:
Jokic — Doncic —
8 PTS 38 PTS
9 REB 11 REB
7 AST 8 AST
The Nuggets won by 26. pic.twitter.com/1STPLUiy4P – 11:16 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Nuggets defeat the Dallas Mavericks 130-104 and move to 18-10 on the season…..Balanced game on both ends from Denver….The Nuggets took over for good in the third quarter…. – 11:15 PM
The Nuggets defeat the Dallas Mavericks 130-104 and move to 18-10 on the season…..Balanced game on both ends from Denver….The Nuggets took over for good in the third quarter…. – 11:15 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic finishes with only 8 points, but the Nuggets put up 130 to blow out the Mavs. Another great game for #ProjectDynasty off Denver’s bench. – 11:15 PM
Nikola Jokic finishes with only 8 points, but the Nuggets put up 130 to blow out the Mavs. Another great game for #ProjectDynasty off Denver’s bench. – 11:15 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Nuggets are up 32 with 5 minutes to go here.
Been great to see a Zeke Nnaji bounce back game. Had played in just 2 of the last 8 games. Has 14-3-2-1-1 and a +16 currently. – 11:06 PM
The Nuggets are up 32 with 5 minutes to go here.
Been great to see a Zeke Nnaji bounce back game. Had played in just 2 of the last 8 games. Has 14-3-2-1-1 and a +16 currently. – 11:06 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
How long is Jason Kidd going to keep Luka in this game? The Mavs aint coming back from down 27 – 10:53 PM
How long is Jason Kidd going to keep Luka in this game? The Mavs aint coming back from down 27 – 10:53 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Great bounce back game from Reggie Jackson tonight. He has been dialed on pick and roll and iso. – 10:53 PM
Great bounce back game from Reggie Jackson tonight. He has been dialed on pick and roll and iso. – 10:53 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
38-11-8 for Doncic. Will he be in the game long enough to post his second straight 40-point triple-double? – 10:52 PM
38-11-8 for Doncic. Will he be in the game long enough to post his second straight 40-point triple-double? – 10:52 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Reggie Jackson continues to be the best story of this Nuggets season. I love watching him hoop. – 10:52 PM
Reggie Jackson continues to be the best story of this Nuggets season. I love watching him hoop. – 10:52 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
It has not felt like the Nuggets are dominating, but they’re winning 98-80 heading into the 4th, and Luka’s played 33 minutes after playing the entire 3rd quarter.
Luka is starting the 4th. – 10:46 PM
It has not felt like the Nuggets are dominating, but they’re winning 98-80 heading into the 4th, and Luka’s played 33 minutes after playing the entire 3rd quarter.
Luka is starting the 4th. – 10:46 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Fourth quarter otw
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/JVDRhZnC5b – 10:45 PM
Fourth quarter otw
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/JVDRhZnC5b – 10:45 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Nuggets lead the Mavericks 98-80 at the end of three quarters……Luka was the only thing keeping this game relatively close….once he cooled off, the separation happened in earnest – 10:45 PM
The Nuggets lead the Mavericks 98-80 at the end of three quarters……Luka was the only thing keeping this game relatively close….once he cooled off, the separation happened in earnest – 10:45 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Peyton Watson has now made a 3 in each of the last 3 games after not making one in his previous 20 games. – 10:41 PM
Peyton Watson has now made a 3 in each of the last 3 games after not making one in his previous 20 games. – 10:41 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
20+ points for these guys 🪣
AG: 21 PTS / 5 REB / 5 AST
Jamal: 22 PTS / 4 REB / 2 AST pic.twitter.com/JFkXFNTTI5 – 10:38 PM
20+ points for these guys 🪣
AG: 21 PTS / 5 REB / 5 AST
Jamal: 22 PTS / 4 REB / 2 AST pic.twitter.com/JFkXFNTTI5 – 10:38 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Nuggets are threatening to put this away by the end of the third quarter….They are up 88-74 over Dallas – 10:33 PM
The Nuggets are threatening to put this away by the end of the third quarter….They are up 88-74 over Dallas – 10:33 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Josh Giddey had a bounce back game tonight after a career-low minutes vs the Nuggets.
Giddey had 16 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and only 1 turnover on 6-12 shooting. – 10:31 PM
Josh Giddey had a bounce back game tonight after a career-low minutes vs the Nuggets.
Giddey had 16 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and only 1 turnover on 6-12 shooting. – 10:31 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Chet Holmgren has 15 blocks in his last two games.
Only four other rookies have 15 blocks all season: Victor Wembanyama, Bilal Coulibaly, Dereck Lively and Ausar Thompson. – 10:30 PM
Chet Holmgren has 15 blocks in his last two games.
Only four other rookies have 15 blocks all season: Victor Wembanyama, Bilal Coulibaly, Dereck Lively and Ausar Thompson. – 10:30 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jamal Murray has 10 points in the first six minutes of the third quarter. He’s 4/4 from 3 tonight. – 10:29 PM
Jamal Murray has 10 points in the first six minutes of the third quarter. He’s 4/4 from 3 tonight. – 10:29 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
So, as it turns out, Dennis Lindsey was right about Dante Exum after all – 10:23 PM
So, as it turns out, Dennis Lindsey was right about Dante Exum after all – 10:23 PM
Detroit Pistons PR @Pistons_PR
Cade Cunningham scored a career-high 43 points (16-24 FG, 3-5 3FG, 8-9 FT) tonight against Atlanta with five rebounds, seven assists, three steals and one block.
He joins Isiah Thomas (12/13/83 vs. DEN) as the only players in franchise history to record such minimums in a game. pic.twitter.com/jJYimbSm1K – 10:23 PM
Cade Cunningham scored a career-high 43 points (16-24 FG, 3-5 3FG, 8-9 FT) tonight against Atlanta with five rebounds, seven assists, three steals and one block.
He joins Isiah Thomas (12/13/83 vs. DEN) as the only players in franchise history to record such minimums in a game. pic.twitter.com/jJYimbSm1K – 10:23 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
The shame of it for Dallas is that it trails by 12 and Jokic only has 6 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. – 10:23 PM
The shame of it for Dallas is that it trails by 12 and Jokic only has 6 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. – 10:23 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Since missing his first 3 shots and committing two turnovers in the game’s opening 3:20, Luka Doncic has has made 13 of 16 shots and committed zero turnovers. – 10:12 PM
Since missing his first 3 shots and committing two turnovers in the game’s opening 3:20, Luka Doncic has has made 13 of 16 shots and committed zero turnovers. – 10:12 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Getting hit 3x in the face w/o a call has Luka steamed so much that he has BTB games w a 22 pt qtr as part of a 28 pt half, but Mavs trail DEN 68-59. 15th 20 pt half of the season. It’s not Jokic or Murray hurting DAL, it’s Gordon with 16 to lead DEN. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 10:09 PM
Getting hit 3x in the face w/o a call has Luka steamed so much that he has BTB games w a 22 pt qtr as part of a 28 pt half, but Mavs trail DEN 68-59. 15th 20 pt half of the season. It’s not Jokic or Murray hurting DAL, it’s Gordon with 16 to lead DEN. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 10:09 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Mavs 68-59.
AG with 16-4-4
Joker with 6-5-3-2, just hasn’t been needed to score a ton
Jamal with 12 points and 2 assists. Threes have been good. pic.twitter.com/tvL3ZIcSK3 – 10:08 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Mavs 68-59.
AG with 16-4-4
Joker with 6-5-3-2, just hasn’t been needed to score a ton
Jamal with 12 points and 2 assists. Threes have been good. pic.twitter.com/tvL3ZIcSK3 – 10:08 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder just take care of business against the lottery teams.
Heard some talk the Grizz may be a trap game coming off the Nuggets win and both LA teams coming up.
But OKC’s mentality of not looking past any opponent has resulted in blow out wins vs the sub .500 teams. – 10:06 PM
Thunder just take care of business against the lottery teams.
Heard some talk the Grizz may be a trap game coming off the Nuggets win and both LA teams coming up.
But OKC’s mentality of not looking past any opponent has resulted in blow out wins vs the sub .500 teams. – 10:06 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Monster half from Aaron Gordon: 16 points, he even hit a 3-pointer and went 5-6 from the free-throw line, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal. Doing work inside against the undersized Mavs. – 10:04 PM
Monster half from Aaron Gordon: 16 points, he even hit a 3-pointer and went 5-6 from the free-throw line, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal. Doing work inside against the undersized Mavs. – 10:04 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
All things considered, Dallas is extremely fortunate to be down only 68-59.
In case you haven’t noticed, Dallas also is extremely fortunate to have Luka Doncic: 28 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds. – 10:04 PM
All things considered, Dallas is extremely fortunate to be down only 68-59.
In case you haven’t noticed, Dallas also is extremely fortunate to have Luka Doncic: 28 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds. – 10:04 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Nuggets lead the Mavericks 68-59 at halftime….Gordon with 16 and Murray with 12 for Denver….Luka Doncic with 28 for Dallas….went nuclear in the second quarter – 10:04 PM
The Nuggets lead the Mavericks 68-59 at halftime….Gordon with 16 and Murray with 12 for Denver….Luka Doncic with 28 for Dallas….went nuclear in the second quarter – 10:04 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Luka finally got a three to go over MPJ, just like he’s done to everyone else tonight.
He has 25 points and 6 assists – 10:02 PM
Luka finally got a three to go over MPJ, just like he’s done to everyone else tonight.
He has 25 points and 6 assists – 10:02 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
With his 1,543rd career triple at the 3:47 mark of the second quarter in Denver, Tim Hardaway Jr. has passed his father, Tim Hardaway Sr. (1,542), on the NBA’s all-time 3FGM list. The Hardaways are the first father/son duo in Mavs history, ranking 44th and 45th all-time in 3FGM. pic.twitter.com/Dtsipix0dD – 9:59 PM
With his 1,543rd career triple at the 3:47 mark of the second quarter in Denver, Tim Hardaway Jr. has passed his father, Tim Hardaway Sr. (1,542), on the NBA’s all-time 3FGM list. The Hardaways are the first father/son duo in Mavs history, ranking 44th and 45th all-time in 3FGM. pic.twitter.com/Dtsipix0dD – 9:59 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
The Nuggets’ second unit has played fine this season as long as Denver has had a fully healthy roster (pretty much whenever Jamal Murray’s been in the lineup). That’s the case again tonight. – 9:51 PM
The Nuggets’ second unit has played fine this season as long as Denver has had a fully healthy roster (pretty much whenever Jamal Murray’s been in the lineup). That’s the case again tonight. – 9:51 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Remember when I said I hadn’t seen Luka play well against Denver? He’s now on a heater – 9:48 PM
Remember when I said I hadn’t seen Luka play well against Denver? He’s now on a heater – 9:48 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Zeke Nnaji dunks on Luka and stares at him. Luka comes right down. forces the switch for Nnaji to guard him, scores on him…..good stuff both ways – 9:46 PM
Zeke Nnaji dunks on Luka and stares at him. Luka comes right down. forces the switch for Nnaji to guard him, scores on him…..good stuff both ways – 9:46 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
So far, IMO, the Nuggets are winning this game because they are healthier, not because they’ve played any better.
Denver also has just one turnover so far, so that helps. They’re not beating themselves here. – 9:44 PM
So far, IMO, the Nuggets are winning this game because they are healthier, not because they’ve played any better.
Denver also has just one turnover so far, so that helps. They’re not beating themselves here. – 9:44 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
End of the first quarter in Denver. The Nuggets lead the Mavericks 28-20….as an aside….I’ve never seen Luka Doncic play well against the Nuggets – 9:36 PM
End of the first quarter in Denver. The Nuggets lead the Mavericks 28-20….as an aside….I’ve never seen Luka Doncic play well against the Nuggets – 9:36 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Nuggets legend in the building tonight!
Fat Lever court side supporting the squad 🤝 pic.twitter.com/hI90LsKVYa – 9:32 PM
Nuggets legend in the building tonight!
Fat Lever court side supporting the squad 🤝 pic.twitter.com/hI90LsKVYa – 9:32 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
At some point in this game the Nuggets have to make these kinds of open shots, right? The ball movement is good, they’re taking the right shots… Just clanking a few too many. Keep up the good process and hard cuts and the open shooters will come through. – 9:31 PM
At some point in this game the Nuggets have to make these kinds of open shots, right? The ball movement is good, they’re taking the right shots… Just clanking a few too many. Keep up the good process and hard cuts and the open shooters will come through. – 9:31 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
I believe this is the first time Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris have played against one another since the November 8, 2021 Nuggets/Heat altercation. – 9:30 PM
I believe this is the first time Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris have played against one another since the November 8, 2021 Nuggets/Heat altercation. – 9:30 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Earlier than usual rest for Doncic, who, remember, missed shootaround this morning because he wasn’t feeling well. – 9:28 PM
Earlier than usual rest for Doncic, who, remember, missed shootaround this morning because he wasn’t feeling well. – 9:28 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic knows AG is there to dunk but doesn’t know if he’s jumped as Nikola is getting the pass from Murray. Sees AG before getting the pass, is prepared for a quick pass but transitions to a soft lob for the easy dunk because Gordon is still standing. Love watching Nikola work. – 9:25 PM
Jokic knows AG is there to dunk but doesn’t know if he’s jumped as Nikola is getting the pass from Murray. Sees AG before getting the pass, is prepared for a quick pass but transitions to a soft lob for the easy dunk because Gordon is still standing. Love watching Nikola work. – 9:25 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Nuggets starters just haven’t been as crisp as they can be. – 9:25 PM
The Nuggets starters just haven’t been as crisp as they can be. – 9:25 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Nuggets get out to a 15-9 lead here in Denver over the Mavericks….Aaron Gordon with five early points to lead the Nuggets……. – 9:22 PM
The Nuggets get out to a 15-9 lead here in Denver over the Mavericks….Aaron Gordon with five early points to lead the Nuggets……. – 9:22 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Fat Lever receives a nice ovation as he’s welcomed back to Denver during a timeout.
Nuggets up 15-9 five minutes in. Joker with 4-3-2. Aaron Gorodn with five early points. – 9:22 PM
Fat Lever receives a nice ovation as he’s welcomed back to Denver during a timeout.
Nuggets up 15-9 five minutes in. Joker with 4-3-2. Aaron Gorodn with five early points. – 9:22 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Fat Lever is in the house, and the Nuggets just gave him a nice tribute. Some fans are giving a standing ovation.
Good stuff. – 9:21 PM
Fat Lever is in the house, and the Nuggets just gave him a nice tribute. Some fans are giving a standing ovation.
Good stuff. – 9:21 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Tough start for Doncic: 0-for-3, 2 turnovers, 1 points.
Nuggets 15, Mavs 9. – 9:20 PM
Tough start for Doncic: 0-for-3, 2 turnovers, 1 points.
Nuggets 15, Mavs 9. – 9:20 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic rubs his jaw and looks at his buddy Jokic as if to say, “Look what you did.” – 9:15 PM
Doncic rubs his jaw and looks at his buddy Jokic as if to say, “Look what you did.” – 9:15 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Dallas starts the game by doubling Nikola Jokic on the catch. Jokic gets off the ball, gets it back and hits a tough floater to open the scoring. – 9:12 PM
Dallas starts the game by doubling Nikola Jokic on the catch. Jokic gets off the ball, gets it back and hits a tough floater to open the scoring. – 9:12 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright Nuggets fans, it’s time for Game 28, a Jokic vs Luka classic.
Let’s Basketball. – 9:11 PM
Alright Nuggets fans, it’s time for Game 28, a Jokic vs Luka classic.
Let’s Basketball. – 9:11 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets starters vs. Mavs:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 9:02 PM
Nuggets starters vs. Mavs:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 9:02 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Mavericks are starting Dwight Powell tonight in place of the injured Dereck Lively II.
Last time, the Mavs had Grant Williams guard Jokic with Lively roaming over. I bet they go back to a more traditional look with Powell on him and Williams guarding Gordon. – 8:51 PM
The Mavericks are starting Dwight Powell tonight in place of the injured Dereck Lively II.
Last time, the Mavs had Grant Williams guard Jokic with Lively roaming over. I bet they go back to a more traditional look with Powell on him and Williams guarding Gordon. – 8:51 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Williams, Powell, Curry, Doncic
DEN starters: Porter, Gordon, Jokic, Caldwell-Pope, Murray
8:10 tip @971TheFreak – 8:42 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Williams, Powell, Curry, Doncic
DEN starters: Porter, Gordon, Jokic, Caldwell-Pope, Murray
8:10 tip @971TheFreak – 8:42 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets get their starting five back tonight against Dallas. Denver’s starting Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic. – 8:34 PM
Nuggets get their starting five back tonight against Dallas. Denver’s starting Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic. – 8:34 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Raise ya hand if you’re the Western Conference Player of the Week 🙋
@luka7doncic // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/dBgkI2zXfY – 8:31 PM
Raise ya hand if you’re the Western Conference Player of the Week 🙋
@luka7doncic // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/dBgkI2zXfY – 8:31 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Western Conference Player of the Week Luka Doncic getting some work in before tonight’s game in Denver. He will play tonight after not feeling well and missing shootaround this morning. Mavs at Nuggets at 8p on BSSW. pic.twitter.com/GFiL6safLc – 8:29 PM
Western Conference Player of the Week Luka Doncic getting some work in before tonight’s game in Denver. He will play tonight after not feeling well and missing shootaround this morning. Mavs at Nuggets at 8p on BSSW. pic.twitter.com/GFiL6safLc – 8:29 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Going LIVE for tonight’s Pregame Lounge
Nuggets | Mavs
📺 Tune in: youtube.com/watch?v=W29ow4… pic.twitter.com/5cqnQAuV24 – 8:27 PM
Going LIVE for tonight’s Pregame Lounge
Nuggets | Mavs
📺 Tune in: youtube.com/watch?v=W29ow4… pic.twitter.com/5cqnQAuV24 – 8:27 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic has made 41 of his last 43 free-throws. Maybe he’s getting the misses out of the way in warmups. pic.twitter.com/IibQunLznI – 8:26 PM
Doncic has made 41 of his last 43 free-throws. Maybe he’s getting the misses out of the way in warmups. pic.twitter.com/IibQunLznI – 8:26 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is available for the Nuggets tonight vs. the Mavs. – 8:19 PM
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is available for the Nuggets tonight vs. the Mavs. – 8:19 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Injury Update:
Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Aaron Gordon are all active for tonight’s game against the Mavs.
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/lofkfJOFej – 8:18 PM
Injury Update:
Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Aaron Gordon are all active for tonight’s game against the Mavs.
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/lofkfJOFej – 8:18 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The story of tonight’s game comes down to how locked in Denver’s perimeter defense will be and how forceful Jokic wants to be in the paint against Dwight Powell.
In the IST game against the Mavs here earlier in the year, Joker went for 33-14-9 on 14/16.
Would be a good time for… – 7:47 PM
The story of tonight’s game comes down to how locked in Denver’s perimeter defense will be and how forceful Jokic wants to be in the paint against Dwight Powell.
In the IST game against the Mavs here earlier in the year, Joker went for 33-14-9 on 14/16.
Would be a good time for… – 7:47 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Per J Kidd: Luka and Holmes are both available vs DEN. 8:10 tip @971TheFreak – 7:35 PM
Per J Kidd: Luka and Holmes are both available vs DEN. 8:10 tip @971TheFreak – 7:35 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Luka Doncic will play tonight, per Jason Kidd. Doncic was added to the injury report today with an illness. – 7:34 PM
Luka Doncic will play tonight, per Jason Kidd. Doncic was added to the injury report today with an illness. – 7:34 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Malone shared that Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will be back tonight after missing two games in the concussion protocol.
The team has complete confidence in him, and he’s a stabilizer for everything they do.
Full Quote 👇 pic.twitter.com/GbBSMgAl67 – 7:33 PM
Michael Malone shared that Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will be back tonight after missing two games in the concussion protocol.
The team has complete confidence in him, and he’s a stabilizer for everything they do.
Full Quote 👇 pic.twitter.com/GbBSMgAl67 – 7:33 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic had 9 turnovers here last time. Malone mentioned it. I’m sure Doncic hasn’t forgotten.
On the other hand, at least the court is normal, not the in-season tournament version like last time. – 7:28 PM
Doncic had 9 turnovers here last time. Malone mentioned it. I’m sure Doncic hasn’t forgotten.
On the other hand, at least the court is normal, not the in-season tournament version like last time. – 7:28 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Michael Malone says he expects Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to return tonight. – 7:24 PM
Michael Malone says he expects Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to return tonight. – 7:24 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic is in the arena. No reason at this point to think he won’t play. – 7:07 PM
Doncic is in the arena. No reason at this point to think he won’t play. – 7:07 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault on SGA’s calm demeanor after his Nuggets game-winner: “I do think he’s definitely grown from a lot of experiences. He’s been in that situation a lot… He knew there was time (left) on the clock.”
Mentioned how he hit a similar shot last year vs the Bucks but lost – 6:45 PM
Mark Daigneault on SGA’s calm demeanor after his Nuggets game-winner: “I do think he’s definitely grown from a lot of experiences. He’s been in that situation a lot… He knew there was time (left) on the clock.”
Mentioned how he hit a similar shot last year vs the Bucks but lost – 6:45 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault on SGA’s game-winner vs. Nuggets: “Well he took that shot earlier in the game and air ball’d it, so thank God he found the bottom of the net.” – 6:35 PM
Mark Daigneault on SGA’s game-winner vs. Nuggets: “Well he took that shot earlier in the game and air ball’d it, so thank God he found the bottom of the net.” – 6:35 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault on Chet Holmgren seeing the same matchup again and how he has adjusted so far this season like against Denver pic.twitter.com/6YWqzuG0VL – 6:34 PM
Mark Daigneault on Chet Holmgren seeing the same matchup again and how he has adjusted so far this season like against Denver pic.twitter.com/6YWqzuG0VL – 6:34 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault on how often he sees Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoot the shot he hit for the game winner in Denver “well he took that shot earlier in the game and Air Ball’d it, so thank God he found the bottom of the net” – 6:31 PM
Mark Daigneault on how often he sees Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoot the shot he hit for the game winner in Denver “well he took that shot earlier in the game and Air Ball’d it, so thank God he found the bottom of the net” – 6:31 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Who is the best value to score 40+ points tonight?
🏀Luka at DEN (+150)
🏀Embiid vs. CHI (+175)
🏀Trae vs. DET (+295)
Tune in to the @RotoWireNBA show tonight at 7pm ET with @wha1en and @BaruthaAlex for more of the best props!
Listen LIVE: siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive pic.twitter.com/5P7LvwD702 – 5:30 PM
Who is the best value to score 40+ points tonight?
🏀Luka at DEN (+150)
🏀Embiid vs. CHI (+175)
🏀Trae vs. DET (+295)
Tune in to the @RotoWireNBA show tonight at 7pm ET with @wha1en and @BaruthaAlex for more of the best props!
Listen LIVE: siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive pic.twitter.com/5P7LvwD702 – 5:30 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Today’s Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 A huge road win in Denver
🏀 This feels different
🏀 The Thunder checkboxes
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
link.chtbl.com/LOThunder pic.twitter.com/s9NHS284hQ – 5:22 PM
Today’s Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 A huge road win in Denver
🏀 This feels different
🏀 The Thunder checkboxes
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
link.chtbl.com/LOThunder pic.twitter.com/s9NHS284hQ – 5:22 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic officially listed as probable. As we told you earlier today, Doncic wasn’t feeling well and missed shootaround, but the Mavs’ belief is he will play tonight. pic.twitter.com/FNs4llMvZv – 4:44 PM
Doncic officially listed as probable. As we told you earlier today, Doncic wasn’t feeling well and missed shootaround, but the Mavs’ belief is he will play tonight. pic.twitter.com/FNs4llMvZv – 4:44 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are named NBA Players of the Week
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 4:30 PM
Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are named NBA Players of the Week
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 4:30 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams scored/assisted 8 of OKC’s final 12 points in the comeback win over the Nuggets.
All of JDub’s plays in crunch time.
That last bucket was 1v4.
Clutch performance. pic.twitter.com/7kr5XDt9yX – 4:12 PM
Jalen Williams scored/assisted 8 of OKC’s final 12 points in the comeback win over the Nuggets.
All of JDub’s plays in crunch time.
That last bucket was 1v4.
Clutch performance. pic.twitter.com/7kr5XDt9yX – 4:12 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Luka Doncic (illness) is a late addition to the Mavs’ injury report. Listed as probable for tonight. – 4:07 PM
Luka Doncic (illness) is a late addition to the Mavs’ injury report. Listed as probable for tonight. – 4:07 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavericks guard Luka Doncic wins Western Conference Player of the Week dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 3:51 PM
Mavericks guard Luka Doncic wins Western Conference Player of the Week dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 3:51 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Lunch in Denver…the very interesting Cheba Hut Toasted Subs. Pinner sized Thai Stick…teriyaki chicken, cheese, pineapple, and green bell pepper. Fun spot, very good sandwich. pic.twitter.com/5mOoeqju0B – 3:44 PM
Lunch in Denver…the very interesting Cheba Hut Toasted Subs. Pinner sized Thai Stick…teriyaki chicken, cheese, pineapple, and green bell pepper. Fun spot, very good sandwich. pic.twitter.com/5mOoeqju0B – 3:44 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Lunch in Denver…the very interesting Cheba Hut Toasted Subs. Pinner sized Thai Stick…teriyaki chicken, cheese, pineapple, and green bell pepper. Fun spot, very good sandwich. pic.twitter.com/jFLYG01zCD – 3:44 PM
Lunch in Denver…the very interesting Cheba Hut Toasted Subs. Pinner sized Thai Stick…teriyaki chicken, cheese, pineapple, and green bell pepper. Fun spot, very good sandwich. pic.twitter.com/jFLYG01zCD – 3:44 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Jazz Injury Report:
*OUT – Omer Yurtseven (illness)
*AVAILABLE – Luka Samanic (illness)
QUESTIONABLE – John Collins (illness)
OUT – Jordan Clarkson (right hamstring strain)
OUT – Keyonte George (left foot inflammation)
OUT – Johnny Juzang (G League)
OUT – Brice… pic.twitter.com/p898DrLmP0 – 3:40 PM
Jazz Injury Report:
*OUT – Omer Yurtseven (illness)
*AVAILABLE – Luka Samanic (illness)
QUESTIONABLE – John Collins (illness)
OUT – Jordan Clarkson (right hamstring strain)
OUT – Keyonte George (left foot inflammation)
OUT – Johnny Juzang (G League)
OUT – Brice… pic.twitter.com/p898DrLmP0 – 3:40 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Makin’ history every night 🪄
Luka is your Western Conference Player of the Week! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/HxyvR9sdvP – 3:36 PM
Makin’ history every night 🪄
Luka is your Western Conference Player of the Week! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/HxyvR9sdvP – 3:36 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
And to absolutely no one’s surprise, Luka Doncic is Western Conference Player of the Week for last week. In 4 games, 3 Mavs wins, Luka averaged 36.8 ppg, 8 rpg, and 11.5 apg. It’s the 10th time he has been West player of the week in his career. – 3:34 PM
And to absolutely no one’s surprise, Luka Doncic is Western Conference Player of the Week for last week. In 4 games, 3 Mavs wins, Luka averaged 36.8 ppg, 8 rpg, and 11.5 apg. It’s the 10th time he has been West player of the week in his career. – 3:34 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 8 of the 2023-24 season (Dec. 11-17). pic.twitter.com/ONm5n0heW0 – 3:34 PM
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 8 of the 2023-24 season (Dec. 11-17). pic.twitter.com/ONm5n0heW0 – 3:34 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Luka Doncic is making 82.1% of his unassisted shots in the restricted area in the half court.
Better than even Giannis. Better than LeBron. Better than anyone. This is #1 in the NBA.
More stats and thoughts on @ringer: theringer.com/nba/2023/12/18… – 3:32 PM
Luka Doncic is making 82.1% of his unassisted shots in the restricted area in the half court.
Better than even Giannis. Better than LeBron. Better than anyone. This is #1 in the NBA.
More stats and thoughts on @ringer: theringer.com/nba/2023/12/18… – 3:32 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
The @NBA announced today that Luka Dončić was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from 12/11/23 through 12/17/23.
His 10 career Player of the Week Awards since 2019-20 mark the most by any Western Conference player over the past five seasons. pic.twitter.com/ucjVXBqzko – 3:31 PM
The @NBA announced today that Luka Dončić was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from 12/11/23 through 12/17/23.
His 10 career Player of the Week Awards since 2019-20 mark the most by any Western Conference player over the past five seasons. pic.twitter.com/ucjVXBqzko – 3:31 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
What’s the final score going to look like
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/9y2AM5Ok05 – 3:29 PM
What’s the final score going to look like
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/9y2AM5Ok05 – 3:29 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
What’s Luka Doncic’s status for Mavericks vs. Nuggets after missing shootaround? dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 3:26 PM
What’s Luka Doncic’s status for Mavericks vs. Nuggets after missing shootaround? dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 3:26 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
🤔 Are the Thunder ready to make the leap?
🤔 Let the Lauri bidding begin
🤔 We’re seeing the best Luka yet
@KevinOConnorNBA’s seven observations from around the league: theringer.com/nba/2023/12/18… – 3:19 PM
🤔 Are the Thunder ready to make the leap?
🤔 Let the Lauri bidding begin
🤔 We’re seeing the best Luka yet
@KevinOConnorNBA’s seven observations from around the league: theringer.com/nba/2023/12/18… – 3:19 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Luka Doncic is an addition to the injury report for tonight’s game. Listed as probable (illness) for Mavs at Nuggets (8p CST, BSSW). – 3:05 PM
Luka Doncic is an addition to the injury report for tonight’s game. Listed as probable (illness) for Mavs at Nuggets (8p CST, BSSW). – 3:05 PM