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Mavericks vs Nuggets final: the Dallas Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets 131-121 on December 1, 2025 at Ball Arena, Denver.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavericks | 27 | 42 | 33 | 29 | 131 |
| Nuggets | 41 | 27 | 36 | 17 | 121 |
Top Performers
Mavericks
- 32 PTS Anthony Davis
- 13 REB Anthony Davis
- 10 AST Ryan Nembhard
Nuggets
- 29 PTS Nikola Jokić
- 20 REB Nikola Jokić
- 13 AST Nikola Jokić
Mavericks vs Nuggets Box Score
Dallas Mavericks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis FC | 32 | 32 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 13-23 | 2-4 | 4-5 | +5 |
| Naji Marshall F | 32 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4-7 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Max Christie G | 29 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 3-4 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Ryan Nembhard G | 34 | 28 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12-14 | 4-5 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Cooper Flagg GF | 33 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10-19 | 1-3 | 3-4 | +13 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Brandon Williams G | 13 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Dwight Powell FC | 15 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-1 | +5 |
| Klay Thompson G | 23 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-10 | 3-5 | 2-4 | +4 |
| D'Angelo Russell G | 18 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 2-6 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Caleb Martin F | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +3 |
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Jones F | 38 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11-15 | 4-6 | 2-2 | -10 |
| Nikola Jokić C | 37 | 29 | 20 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10-24 | 3-10 | 6-7 | -1 |
| Cameron Johnson F | 36 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-10 | 1-6 | 3-4 | -14 |
| Peyton Watson F | 34 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7-14 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Jamal Murray G | 26 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3-8 | 2-3 | 2-2 | +2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -1 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 11 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 30 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-12 | 1-6 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 19 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-9 | 0-2 | 1-1 | -6 |
Mavericks vs Nuggets Recap
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets by outscoring them 29-17 in the fourth quarter after trailing by 2 through three. Dallas moved to 7-15, while Denver fell to 14-6.
A 42-27 second quarter erased a 14-point deficit from the opening period. The Mavericks led 69-68 at halftime, then trailed 102-104 after three quarters. Dallas shot 53 of 95 from the field and 16 of 31 from three, while Denver made 12 of 37 from deep.
Anthony Davis scored 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the Mavericks. Ryan Nembhard added 10 assists. Nikola Jokić answered with 29 points, 20 rebounds and 13 assists for Denver, but the Nuggets could not match Dallas's shooting. The Mavericks also handed out 35 assists on their 53 made field goals.
The number to know: 27-41. Denver's first quarter lead of 14 points was gone by halftime.
Team Stats
| Mavericks | Stat | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| 53-95 | Field Goals | 47-99 |
| 55.8% | FG % | 47.5% |
| 16-31 | 3-Pointers | 12-37 |
| 51.6% | 3P % | 32.4% |
| 9-14 | Free Throws | 15-18 |
| 64.3% | FT % | 83.3% |
| 43 | Rebounds | 47 |
| 7 | Off. Rebounds | 12 |
| 35 | Assists | 37 |
| 4 | Steals | 5 |
| 4 | Blocks | 5 |
| 8 | Turnovers | 7 |
| 19 | Fouls | 11 |
| 12 | Biggest Lead | 17 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mavericks | 64.2% | 7.3% | 16.7% | 0.095 |
 Nuggets | 53.5% | 6.1% | 25.0% | 0.152 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Mavericks vs Nuggets Game Info
- Date & time
- Monday, December 1, 20259:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Mavericks WFAA / KFAA · Nuggets Altitude Sports
- Arena
- Ball ArenaDenver
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Mavericks vs Nuggets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Mavericks last 5
- W @ Clippers 114-110 Nov 29, 2025
- L @ Lakers 119-129 Nov 28, 2025
- L @ Heat 102-106 Nov 24, 2025
- L vs Grizzlies 96-102 Nov 22, 2025
- W vs Pelicans 118-115 Nov 21, 2025
Nuggets last 5
- W @ Suns 130-112 Nov 29, 2025
- L vs Spurs 136-139 Nov 28, 2025
- W @ Grizzlies 125-115 Nov 24, 2025
- L vs Kings 123-128 Nov 22, 2025
- W @ Rockets 112-109 Nov 21, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 25, 2026 Mavericks @ Nuggets 135-142
- Jan 14, 2026 Nuggets @ Mavericks 118-109
- Dec 23, 2025 Nuggets @ Mavericks 130-131
More NBA Games on Dec 1, 2025
- Final
Atlanta Hawks2-298
Detroit Pistons3-099Top: Johnson 29 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-3126
Washington Wizards2-2129Top: Porter 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1135
Indiana Pacers2-2119Top: Mitchell 43 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1103
Brooklyn Nets0-3116Top: Jr. 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2123
Miami Heat0-4140Top: Leonard 36 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-3120
Orlando Magic1-2125Top: Bane 37 PTSBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-0125
Utah Jazz1-3133Top: Durant 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2125
Los Angeles Lakers3-0108Top: Dončić 38 PTS, 11 REBBox score ›
That covers Mavericks vs Nuggets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Mavericks host the Thunder Oct 28; Nuggets visit the Pelicans Oct 28.
Mavericks vs Nuggets FAQs
Who won Mavericks vs Nuggets on Dec 1, 2025?
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets 131-121 on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Ball Arena in Denver. Anthony Davis led the Mavericks with 32 points.
What are the Mavericks and Nuggets records?
After this game the Mavericks were 7-15 and the Nuggets were 14-6 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Mavericks vs Nuggets?
Anthony Davis scored 32 for the Mavericks. Nikola Jokić scored 29 for the Nuggets.
Who leads the Mavericks vs Nuggets season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Mavericks vs Nuggets game?
The Nuggets beat the Mavericks 142-135 on Mar 25, 2026 at home.
Where was Mavericks vs Nuggets played?
At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.
What was the score by quarter in Mavericks vs Nuggets?
Mavericks-Nuggets: Q1 27-41, Q2 42-27, Q3 33-36, Q4 29-17.
What is next for the Mavericks and Nuggets?
Mavericks host the Thunder on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 PM ET; Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.