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WarriorsDenver Nuggets @ Dallas Mavericks: Jan 14, 2026
Nuggets vs Mavericks final: the Denver Nuggets beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-109 on January 14, 2026 at American Airlines Center, Dallas.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 29 | 34 | 25 | 30 | 118 |
| Mavericks | 23 | 23 | 32 | 31 | 109 |
Top Performers
Nuggets
- 33 PTS Jamal Murray
- 6 REB Aaron Gordon
- 5 AST Jamal Murray
Mavericks
- 24 PTS Naji Marshall
- 10 REB Daniel Gafford
- 4 AST Ryan Nembhard
Nuggets vs Mavericks Box Score
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray G | 38 | 33 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13-24 | 2-6 | 5-5 | +10 |
| Peyton Watson F | 30 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-12 | 2-5 | 4-5 | +2 |
| Spencer Jones F | 32 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 2-4 | 2-2 | 0 |
| Aaron Gordon F | 29 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8-12 | 3-5 | 3-5 | +3 |
| Jalen Pickett G | 27 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3-9 | 2-4 | 1-1 | +1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 35 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4-12 | 4-10 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 17 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 2-2 | +7 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 23 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +4 |
| DaRon Holmes II FC | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +6 |
Dallas Mavericks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Hardy G | 28 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-11 | 1-6 | 1-1 | -5 |
| Cooper Flagg GF | 14 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-9 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Daniel Gafford FC | 17 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 2-4 | -6 |
| P.J. Washington Jr. F | 30 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-13 | 0-3 | 4-7 | -8 |
| Naji Marshall F | 38 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9-16 | 0-3 | 6-8 | -3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Dwight Powell FC | 18 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 1-1 | -4 |
| Klay Thompson G | 23 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-8 | 2-7 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Ryan Nembhard G | 15 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -14 |
| Miles Kelly G | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Caleb Martin F | 23 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7-9 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +17 |
| Brandon Williams G | 25 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6-13 | 0-3 | 8-12 | +4 |
Nuggets vs Mavericks Recap
Denver beat Dallas 118-109 in a second-half collapse by the Mavericks, who trailed by 17 at halftime and never recovered. The Nuggets improved to 28-13 while the Mavericks fell to 15-26.
Denver built its lead in the first half, scoring 29 points in the first quarter and 34 in the second to reach 63-46 at the break. Dallas outscored Denver 32-25 in the third quarter but still trailed 88-78 after three. The Mavericks cut it to 9 in the fourth but could not close the gap. Denver made 42 of 85 shots overall and 18 of 22 free throws.
Jamal Murray led Denver with 33 points and 5 assists. Naji Marshall scored 24 for Dallas while Daniel Gafford grabbed 10 rebounds. The Mavericks made just 5 of 34 three-pointers, a critical shortfall that cost them.
The number to know: Denver's 17-point halftime lead. Dallas needed a complete second-half turnaround and got close, but the early deficit was too steep to overcome.
Team Stats
| Nuggets | Stat | Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| 42-85 | Field Goals | 41-93 |
| 49.4% | FG % | 44.1% |
| 16-38 | 3-Pointers | 5-34 |
| 42.1% | 3P % | 14.7% |
| 18-22 | Free Throws | 22-33 |
| 81.8% | FT % | 66.7% |
| 39 | Rebounds | 47 |
| 7 | Off. Rebounds | 13 |
| 21 | Assists | 16 |
| 4 | Steals | 6 |
| 1 | Blocks | 3 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 6 |
| 25 | Fouls | 20 |
| 23 | Biggest Lead | 3 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nuggets | 58.8% | 8.7% | 17.1% | 0.212 |
 Mavericks | 46.8% | 5.3% | 28.9% | 0.237 |
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
- Wednesday, January 14, 20269:30 PM ET / 6:30 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 @ Pelicans 122-116 Jan 13, 2026
- W vs Bucks 108-104 Jan 11, 2026
- L vs Hawks 87-110 Jan 9, 2026
- W @ Celtics 114-110 Jan 7, 2026
- W @ 76ers 125-124 Jan 5, 2026
Mavericks last 5
- W vs Nets 113-105 Jan 12, 2026
- L @ Bulls 107-125 Jan 10, 2026
- L @ Jazz 114-116 Jan 8, 2026
- W @ Kings 100-98 Jan 6, 2026
- W vs Rockets 110-104 Jan 3, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 25, 2026 Mavericks @ Nuggets 135-142
- Dec 23, 2025 Nuggets @ Mavericks 130-131
- Dec 1, 2025 Mavericks @ Nuggets 131-121
More NBA Games on Jan 14, 2026
- Final
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1133
Philadelphia 76ers3-1107Top: Mitchell 35 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1115
Indiana Pacers2-1101Top: Ingram 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-3113
New Orleans Pelicans0-3116Top: III 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-2126
Chicago Bulls1-2128Top: Sensabaugh 43 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-3101
Sacramento Kings0-3112Top: DeRozan 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-1105
Los Angeles Clippers1-2119Top: Leonard 33 PTSBox score ›
That covers Nuggets vs Mavericks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Nuggets host the Warriors Oct 26; Mavericks visit the Heat Oct 26.
Nuggets vs Mavericks FAQs
Who won Nuggets vs Mavericks on Jan 14, 2026?
The Denver Nuggets beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-109 on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 33 points.
What are the Nuggets and Mavericks records?
After this game the Nuggets were 28-13 and the Mavericks were 15-26 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Nuggets vs Mavericks?
Jamal Murray scored 33 for the Nuggets. Naji Marshall scored 24 for the Mavericks.
Who leads the Nuggets vs Mavericks season series?
The Mavericks 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 29-23, Q2 34-23, Q3 25-32, Q4 30-31.
What is next for the Nuggets and Mavericks?
Nuggets host the Warriors on Monday, October 26 at 10:00 PM ET; Mavericks visit the Heat on Monday, October 26 at 7:30 PM ET.