- Matchup: Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks
- Event Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- Broadcast: NBC
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On Tuesday, the Dallas Mavericks (11-18) will challenge the Denver Nuggets (20-7) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
The Nuggets faced the Rockets in their previous game, ultimately falling 115-101. Denver recorded a field goal percentage of 40.2% (37 of 92) and hit 8 out of 29 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they managed to convert 19 of 23 attempts, resulting in an 82.6% success rate. Rebounding-wise, the Nuggets secured 39 boards, including 10 offensive rebounds. They also tallied 18 assists while forcing 20 turnovers from the opposing side and making 14 steals. On the defensive end, Denver allowed the Rockets to shoot 50.6% from the floor (39 of 77). Houston registered 18 assists and maintained 12 steals during the match, with a total of 47 rebounds (9 offensive, 38 defensive) and 6 blocks. Houston shot 78.3% from the free-throw line, converting 18 out of 23 attempts and sinking 19 of their 35 shots from distance. The Nuggets committed 19 fouls, while the Rockets had 20.
Nikola Jokic emerged as a key player in this contest. He hit 45.0% of his shots and dished out 5 assists. Playing for 29 minutes, he grabbed 7 rebounds and scored a total of 25 points on 9 of 20 shooting.
As they approach this game, the Nuggets hold a record of 20-7 this season. They average 124.7 points per game (1st in the league) with a shooting percentage of 51.3% from the field. Denver also boasts a 39.7% success rate on 3-point attempts (364 of 916) and 82.0% from the free-throw line. The team collects 44.2 rebounds per game and has tallied a total of 788 assists this season, ranking 7th in the league. They average 13.3 turnovers and 19.5 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the Nuggets force 12.7 turnovers per contest and draw 22.0 fouls. Opponents shoot 34.9% from three-point range, placing Denver 16th in the NBA in points allowed per game (116.1). The Nuggets also yield a shooting percentage of 46.8% (1,138 of 2,432) and allow 41.0 boards per game, ranking 10th in assists allowed with a total of 719 given up this season.
In their last outing, the Mavericks lost 121-114 to the 76ers. Dallas secured 36 defensive boards and 8 offensive boards for a total of 44 rebounds. They committed 12 turnovers while recording just 2 steals during the game. The 76ers accrued 21 personal fouls, allowing the Mavericks 22 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 21 for a rate of 95.5%. From beyond the arc, Dallas made 3 out of 18 attempts (16.7%). At the game’s end, the Mavericks shot 54.2%, hitting 45 of 83 field goals. Defensively, they allowed Philadelphia to shoot 44 of 102 from the field, resulting in a 43.1% shooting rate. The Mavericks ended shooting 30.0% from three-point range (12 of 40) and converted 21 of 28 free throws (75.0%). In rebounding, Dallas let Philadelphia grab 47 total boards (20 offensive).
Anthony Davis was pivotal for the Mavericks in this game, shooting 11 of 20 (55.0%) while also grabbing 15 rebounds. He scored 24 points over 34 minutes and contributed 2 assists.
Currently, Dallas holds a record of 11-18 for the season. The Mavericks average 20.8 personal fouls per game, shooting 76.3% from the free-throw line. They dish out 24.9 assists (25th in the league) and average 15.6 turnovers per contest. Overall, Dallas has recorded 3,278 points this season, averaging 113.0 points per game while securing 44.4 rebounds.
Defensively, Dallas allows opponents to shoot 32.8% from three-point range (325 of 990) and 77.3% from the free-throw line. They permit an average of 25.9 assists and 47.9 rebounds per game, ranking 12th and 28th in the NBA respectively. The Mavericks also rank 18th in points allowed per game, at 116.9, while forcing 14.0 turnovers per game and allowing a field goal percentage of 45.9% (5th in the league).
Which team will prevail in tonight’s matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Denver
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