Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks: Preview, Predictions and Stats

Fourth and final confrontation between these two almost neighboring franchises. Two days after the third, won by the Colorado team. For this last round, the Mavericks will benefit from the luck of their own pavilion.

Date and time of the Nuggets vs. Nonconformists

Date: January 14 in the United States, early morning of the 15th, Spanish peninsula time.

Hour: These are the start times for the Nuggets vs. Mavericks by time zone.

Seat: Centre American Airlines (Dallas, Texas)

Nuggets Quintets vs. Nonconformists

Latest news for the Nuggets: injuries and form

Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are both doubtful among the starters, as is Aaron Gordon, a former starter but now a bench player.

If Jokic finally plays, the Mavs would be very depressed and would be particularly happy Russell Westbrook, who has been making headlines lately, not only because he is playing fabulously well and with an efficiency rarely seen, but also because such level of play is live. a consequence of how he gets along wonderfully with the player with the highest IQ on the team.

The synchronicity between Russ and the Serbian center is total. And it is precisely for this reason, almost in an act of witchcraft, anticipating the facts, that Jokic asked for management this summer, arousing everyone’s skepticism after seeing how his combo with LeBron James had little worked in the Lakers.

The triple-doubles pile up when they both play, and thanks to so much synergy, the wins start piling up again: seven out of the last nine possible.

The intensity has also increased, and with Michael Porter Jr. as the third sword while there are some green shoots with a Jamal Murray who has been in the doldrums for weeks.

Player to watch: Russell Westbrook

We opt for Westbrook, not only for what was mentioned in the section above but also because, precisely, he was the best scorer of his team two days ago against the same opponent they will face today today. He finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists on 10-of-17 shooting from the field.

Thanks to a final quarter where the Nuggets overran, leaving the Mavs with only 12 points, the Colorado team won 112 to 101.

Latest news for the Mavericks: injuries and form

We still have two weeks left without Luka Doncic, who we have just confirmed will go unrewarded this season for failing to reach the 65-game minimum. His defeat adds to the doubt (GTD) of Kyrie Irving.

They didn’t have a bad match at all against the Nuggets… if we skip the last set. They started spectacularly, in fact, with a 32-17 first quarter. But from there, they melted like an ice cream cone in the bright sun.

Even if they resisted too much without Doncic or Irving, having to start with Naji Marshall in their place. It is very important that the presence of Uncle Drew can be confirmed this evening in order to balance the balance of talents a little more.

Player to watch: Klay Thompson

The one who was at his time the best player in terms of usage/efficiency ratio, who possessed the ball for a few thousandths was enough to knock out the opponent, had one of those good nights against the Nuggets in the shot that we saw from dozens of times. in the Oakland era.

With 25 points and 6 of 13 in triples, Klay dusted off some of his Splash essence. We’ll see if he can extend that itch in tonight’s duel.

Nuggets vs. Mavericks: Match History

Recent history tilts this matchup slightly in favor of the Coloradoans, who have won five of the last seven games. The majority, however, was decided on small details, like, without going further, the one that measured the two teams in the month of November and that the first finished 122-120 and the second 120-123.

The tie also extends to history, with 98 wins for the Mavericks compared to 94 for the Nuggets in the regular season.

If the Mavs win tonight, the 24/25 score will end in a 24-25 tie.

Where to watch Nuggets vs. Nonconformists

The match between Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks can be seen in Spain through the NBA League Pass subscription.

(Cover photo: Jérôme Miron-Imagn Images)