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Denver Nuggets 130, Dallas Mavericks 131: final score and stats

Dallas Mavericks beat Denver Nuggets, Denver Nuggets 130 to Dallas Mavericks 131, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets.

NBATuesday, December 23, 2025
Final
DateDec 23, 2025
Start time8:00 PM ET
VenueAmerican Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
TVNBC/Peacock
Attendance19,432

Line score

Team1234T
Denver Nuggets27294727130
Dallas Mavericks41253728131

Top performers

Denver Nuggets
PointsJamal Murray · 31
ReboundsJamal Murray · 7
AssistsJamal Murray · 14
RatingJamal Murray · 31 PTS, 7 REB, 14 AST
Dallas Mavericks
PointsCooper Flagg · 33
ReboundsCooper Flagg · 9
AssistsCooper Flagg · 9
RatingCooper Flagg · 33 PTS, 9 REB, 9 AST

Team comparison

Denver NuggetsDallas Mavericks
Points per game
114.5
114.9
Points allowed per game
113.3
110.3
21-8Record12-19
4th in Northwest DivisionStanding3rd in Southwest Division
4-2Road record / home record5-2
WLWWLLast 5WWWLL
W1StreakW3

Team stats

Denver NuggetsDallas Mavericks
50-87FG53-93
Field Goal %
57
57
20-413PT11-27
Three Point %
49
41
10-10FT14-15
Free Throw %
100
93
Rebounds
34
36
Offensive Rebounds
7
11
Defensive Rebounds
27
25
Assists
39
34
Steals
8
9
Blocks
1
2
Turnovers
15
10
Team Turnovers
0
1
Total Turnovers
15
11
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Denver Nuggets
Julian Strawther G · Knee - Sprain
Out
Dallas Mavericks
Dereck Lively II C · Foot - Surgery
Out
Tarik Biberovic F · Heel - Inflammation
Out
Sergio de Larrea F · Knee - Strain
Out
Morez Johnson Jr. F · Lower Leg - Bruise
Day-To-Day

Box score

Denver Nuggets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Cameron Johnson2483-72-30-023000020-12
Spencer Jones2663-50-10-042120131-8
Nikola Jokic362912-225-100-0714440344+2
Jamal Murray373112-213-74-4714310070+4
Peyton Watson2440-30-24-421300024-9
Jonas Valanciunas1483-40-02-2111000110
Tim Hardaway Jr.29238-137-120-021000020+4
Bruce Brown26136-71-20-073211253+2
Jalen Pickett600-10-10-000000000-3
Julian Strawther1283-42-30-020000113+10
Curtis Jones400-00-00-000100000+5
Team13050-8720-4110-103439158172716

Dallas Mavericks

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Anthony Davis363112-191-26-694130453+3
Naji Marshall32156-112-41-143110130-12
Cooper Flagg403314-214-61-199211271+10
Ryan Nembhard33115-111-30-037100031+24
Jaden Hardy28105-90-30-022110112+12
Caleb Martin2594-60-11-143220221+4
Daniel Gafford1742-40-00-0300111230
D'Angelo Russell1593-63-50-024000020-13
Brandon Williams1592-60-35-602200001-23
Team13153-9311-2714-1536341092112512

Recent form

Nov 11, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 123-118
Nov 9, 2026 · at Houston RocketsL 100-110
Nov 7, 2026 · at Indiana PacersW 114-102
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Toronto RaptorsW 128-109
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Portland Trail BlazersL 110-118
Nov 9, 2026 · vs Indiana PacersW 125-122
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Brooklyn NetsW 130-93
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 112-100
Nov 4, 2026 · at San Antonio SpursL 111-112
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Sacramento KingsL 100-115

Season series

DAL leads series 2-0
Mar 25, 2026DAL 135, DEN 142
Jan 14, 2026DEN 118, DAL 109
Dec 23, 2025DEN 130, DAL 131
Dec 1, 2025DAL 131, DEN 121

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks?

Dallas Mavericks won, 131-130, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

What was the final score of Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks?

Denver Nuggets 130, Dallas Mavericks 131.

Who were the top performers?

Denver Nuggets: Jamal Murray (31 points). Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg (33 points).

Where is Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks played?

American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX.

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