CelticsDenver Nuggets @ Dallas Mavericks: Dec 23, 2025
Nuggets vs Mavericks final: the Dallas Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets 131-130 on December 23, 2025 at American Airlines Center, Dallas.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 27 | 29 | 47 | 27 | 130 |
| Mavericks | 41 | 25 | 37 | 28 | 131 |
Top Performers
Nuggets
- 31 PTS Jamal Murray
- 7 REB Nikola Jokić
- 14 AST Nikola Jokić
Mavericks
- 33 PTS Cooper Flagg
- 9 REB Cooper Flagg
- 9 AST Cooper Flagg
Nuggets vs Mavericks Box Score
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokić C | 36 | 29 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12-22 | 5-10 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Cameron Johnson F | 23 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 2-3 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Jamal Murray G | 37 | 31 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12-21 | 3-7 | 4-4 | +4 |
| Peyton Watson F | 24 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 4-4 | -9 |
| Spencer Jones F | 26 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Curtis Jones G | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Jalen Pickett G | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 29 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8-13 | 7-12 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 26 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6-7 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Julian Strawther G | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +10 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0 |
Dallas Mavericks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall F | 31 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-11 | 2-4 | 1-1 | -12 |
| Cooper Flagg GF | 39 | 33 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14-21 | 4-6 | 1-1 | +10 |
| Anthony Davis FC | 35 | 31 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12-19 | 1-2 | 6-6 | +3 |
| Ryan Nembhard G | 32 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-11 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +24 |
| Jaden Hardy G | 27 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-9 | 0-3 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| D'Angelo Russell G | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 3-5 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Daniel Gafford FC | 17 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Brandon Williams G | 15 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-6 | 0-3 | 5-6 | -23 |
| Caleb Martin F | 24 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4-6 | 0-1 | 1-1 | +4 |
Nuggets vs Mavericks Recap
The Mavericks beat the Nuggets 131-130 by erasing a third-quarter deficit and winning the fourth 28-27. Dallas moved to 12-19 while Denver fell to 21-8.
A 41-27 first quarter gave Dallas a 14-point lead. The Mavericks led 66-56 at halftime. Denver outscored them 47-37 in the third to tie it at 103-103. Dallas turned the ball over 10 times to Denver's 15, and that gap held through the finish.
Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 33 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. Jamal Murray scored 31 for Denver, and Nikola Jokić added 14 assists and 7 rebounds. The Mavericks made 53 of 93 shots. The Nuggets hit 50 of 87 and made all 10 of their free throws, but they could not close a one-point gap.
The number to know: 15 Denver turnovers, five more than Dallas, in a game decided by 1 point.
Team Stats
| Nuggets | Stat | Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| 50-87 | Field Goals | 53-93 |
| 57.5% | FG % | 57.0% |
| 20-41 | 3-Pointers | 11-27 |
| 48.8% | 3P % | 40.7% |
| 10-10 | Free Throws | 14-15 |
| 100.0% | FT % | 93.3% |
| 34 | Rebounds | 36 |
| 7 | Off. Rebounds | 11 |
| 39 | Assists | 34 |
| 8 | Steals | 9 |
| 1 | Blocks | 2 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 10 |
| 16 | Fouls | 12 |
| 3 | Biggest Lead | 21 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nuggets | 69.0% | 14.1% | 21.9% | 0.115 |
 Mavericks | 62.9% | 9.1% | 28.9% | 0.151 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Nuggets vs Mavericks Game Info
- Date & time
- Tuesday, December 23, 20258:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Nuggets Altitude Sports · Mavericks WFAA / KFAA
- Arena
- American Airlines CenterDallas
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Nuggets vs Mavericks Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Nuggets last 5
- W vs Jazz 135-112 Dec 22, 2025
- L vs Rockets 101-115 Dec 20, 2025
- W vs Magic 126-115 Dec 18, 2025
- W vs Rockets 128-125 Dec 15, 2025
- W @ Kings 136-105 Dec 11, 2025
Mavericks last 5
- L @ Pelicans 113-119 Dec 22, 2025
- L @ 76ers 114-121 Dec 20, 2025
- W vs Pistons 116-114 Dec 18, 2025
- L @ Jazz 133-140 Dec 15, 2025
- W vs Nets 119-111 Dec 12, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 25, 2026 Mavericks @ Nuggets 135-142
- Jan 14, 2026 Nuggets @ Mavericks 118-109
- Dec 1, 2025 Mavericks @ Nuggets 131-121
More NBA Games on Dec 23, 2025
- Final
Brooklyn Nets0-3114
Philadelphia 76ers3-1106Top: Jr. 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-2109
Charlotte Hornets3-1126Top: Ball 23 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3118
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1141Top: Mitchell 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-3126
Atlanta Hawks2-2123Top: Johnson 24 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-3111
Indiana Pacers2-294Top: Porter 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1112
Miami Heat0-491Top: Barnes 27 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-3104
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1115Top: Towns 40 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0110
San Antonio Spurs1-2130Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 33 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0137
Utah Jazz1-3128Top: Aldama 37 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-0108
Phoenix Suns1-2132Top: Brooks 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-0136
Sacramento Kings0-3127Top: DeRozan 37 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2110
Portland Trail Blazers2-0106Top: Avdija 25 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-0108
Los Angeles Clippers1-2128Top: Leonard 41 PTSBox score ›
That covers Nuggets vs Mavericks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Nuggets visit the Pelicans Oct 28; Mavericks host the Thunder Oct 28.
Nuggets vs Mavericks FAQs
Who won Nuggets vs Mavericks on Dec 23, 2025?
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets 131-130 on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with 33 points.
What are the Nuggets and Mavericks records?
After this game the Nuggets were 21-8 and the Mavericks were 12-19 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Nuggets vs Mavericks?
Jamal Murray scored 31 for the Nuggets. Cooper Flagg scored 33 for the Mavericks.
Who leads the Nuggets vs Mavericks season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Nuggets vs Mavericks game?
The Nuggets beat the Mavericks 142-135 on Mar 25, 2026 at home.
Where was Nuggets vs Mavericks played?
At American Airlines Center in Dallas, the home arena of the Dallas Mavericks.
What was the score by quarter in Nuggets vs Mavericks?
Nuggets-Mavericks: Q1 27-41, Q2 29-25, Q3 47-37, Q4 27-28.
What is next for the Nuggets and Mavericks?
Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Mavericks host the Thunder on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 PM ET.