Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks — 142:135, NBA

Denver outlasted Dallas 142-135 in a high-efficiency NBA shootout, winning by seven behind a massive scoring night from Jamal Murray. The Nuggets’ offense was sharp throughout, finishing 31-of-51 from the field (61.0%) and knocking down 19 three-pointers on 38 attempts, while also piling up 36 assists to consistently generate quality looks. Murray led all scorers with 53 points, repeatedly punishing Dallas in space and fueling Denver’s scoring bursts. Nikola Jokic added 23 points as a stabilizing presence in the half court, and Peyton Watson chipped in 21 points to give Denver a third 20-point scorer. The Nuggets’ combination of perimeter shot-making and ball movement helped them stay a step ahead even as the Mavericks kept pace. Dallas shot well enough to make it a game—36-of-62 overall (58.0%) with 12-of-35 from three—and got balanced production from C. Flagg (26 points) and Naji Marshall (22 points). The Mavericks also moved the ball effectively with 31 assists and stayed close on the glass (42 rebounds), but the difference came from the three-point line and Denver’s ability to convert at volume. Going forward, Denver can point to elite offensive execution—especially the 19 made threes and 36 assists—as a blueprint when the game turns into a track meet. For Dallas, the scoring efficiency and playmaking were encouraging, but tightening up perimeter defense and matching Denver’s three-point output will be key in similar high-scoring matchups.