Denver Extends Road Winning Streak in Dallas Showdown

In a pivotal matchup, the Denver Nuggets are traveling to Dallas to extend their impressive road winning streak. With a current record of 27 wins and 13 losses, Denver sits third in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks are struggling with a record of 15 wins and 25 losses, placing them 12th in the same conference.

Game Overview

The game is scheduled for Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. EST. Denver aims to secure its fourth consecutive road victory. This matchup is crucial, as the Mavericks have a challenging 8-17 record against Western Conference opponents.

Team Statistics

• Denver Nuggets: 27-13, 3rd in Western Conference
• Dallas Mavericks: 15-25, 12th in Western Conference

Key Metrics

The Nuggets are notable for their strong defensive play, ranking eighth in the NBA with an average of 33.2 defensive rebounds per game. Nikola Jokic leads the rebounding efforts, averaging 9.1 boards per game.

Conversely, Dallas holds a field goal percentage of 47.0%, though this is slightly below the 47.1% that the Nuggets allow their opponents.

Recent Performances

In their last encounter on December 24, the Mavericks narrowly defeated the Nuggets 131-130, thanks to a stellar 33-point performance from Cooper Flagg. Jamal Murray contributed 31 points for Denver in that game.

Top Players

• P.J. Washington (Mavericks): 14.7 points and 7.4 rebounds per game
• Cooper Flagg (Mavericks): 20.4 points and 6.5 rebounds over the last 10 games
• Peyton Watson (Nuggets): 13.7 points per game
• Jamal Murray (Nuggets): 18.3 points and 4.0 rebounds, shooting 44.6% over the last 10 games

Recent Game Trends

In their last 10 games, the Mavericks posted a record of 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 112.8 points with a shooting percentage of 49.3%. Their opponents scored an average of 116.5 points per game.

The Nuggets, on the other hand, have a record of 5 wins and 5 losses in their last 10 games, averaging 113.4 points and shooting 46.6% from the field, while their opponents averaged 118.1 points.

Injury Reports

Injuries are impacting both teams:

• Mavericks Injuries:
  • Max Christie: Day to day (illness)
  • Dereck Lively II: Out for season (foot)
  • Kyrie Irving: Out (knee)
  • Dante Exum: Out for season (knee)
  • Anthony Davis: Out (hand)
  • P.J. Washington: Day to day (ankle)
  • Brandon Williams: Day to day (illness)
• Nuggets Injuries:
  • Cameron Johnson: Out (knee)
  • Tamar Bates: Out (foot)
  • Nikola Jokic: Out (knee)
  • Jonas Valanciunas: Out (calf)
  • Christian Braun: Day to day (ankle)

As the teams prepare for this showdown, the Nuggets look to prolong their road winning streak, while the Mavericks aim to turn their season around.