Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:30 AM
DEN
Denver
VS
5.1Worth It
DAL
Dallas
Game Preview: Injury-Ridden Nuggets Face Mavericks in Dallas
The #3 ranked Denver Nuggets travel to Dallas to face the #12 ranked Mavericks. The Nuggets are dealing with numerous injuries, including the absence of Nikola Jokic. The Mavericks, meanwhile, are trying to climb up the playoff standings. This game will test the depth of both teams.
Best for: Nuggets fans who want to see how the team responds to Jokic's absence.
Score Breakdown
Stakes31/30
Star Power15/15
Performances/20
Clutch Factor/35
Standout Players
Jamal Murray(Denver Nuggets)-
Aaron Gordon(Denver Nuggets)-
Klay Thompson(Dallas Mavericks)-
Cooper Flagg(Dallas Mavericks)-
Key Factors
- •The Nuggets need to compensate for the absence of Nikola Jokic due to a knee injury.
- •Jamal Murray is returning from an ankle injury and will need to perform well for the Nuggets to stay competitive.
- •The Mavericks need to take advantage of the Nuggets' struggles to improve their playoff standing.
- •Klay Thompson is looking to maintain a high level of play for the Mavericks.
