Jamal Murray Drops 53, Jokic Near Triple-Double as Nuggets Outlast Mavericks
The Denver Nuggets held off the Dallas Mavericks in a high-scoring showdown, securing a 142–135 victory behind a monster performance from Jamal Murray. Murray exploded for 53 points, leading Denver’s offensive charge in one of his best games of the season.
Nikola Jokic delivered another historic all-around performance, finishing with 23 points, 21 rebounds, and 19 assists—just one assist shy of a triple-double milestone while also reaching 6,000 career assists.
Dallas kept the game competitive and even threatened late, cutting the lead to one possession in the fourth quarter. However, clutch plays from Jokic and Murray down the stretch helped Denver pull away and secure their fourth straight win.
Rookie Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with 26 points, while Naji Marshall added 22, but Dallas struggled to close out late moments, extending their losing skid.
With the win, the Nuggets continue to build momentum in the Western Conference, while the Mavericks’ struggles persist as the season winds down.
