Dallas Mavericks Upset Defending Champion Denver Nuggets 107-105
Close Game Comes Down to the Wire
The Dallas Mavericks pulled off an upset victory on Sunday, defeating the defending champion Denver Nuggets 107-105 in a thrilling game that came down to the final seconds. The Mavericks got a key stop on defense in the final seconds, and Luka Doncic hit a free throw to seal the win.
Doncic Leads the Way for Mavericks
Doncic had a huge game for the Mavericks, scoring 30 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing out 10 assists. He was aggressive from the start, attacking the basket and getting to the free throw line. Doncic also hit several key shots down the stretch, including a three-pointer with just over a minute remaining that gave the Mavericks the lead for good.
Murray Struggles for Nuggets
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 26 points and 12 rebounds, but Jamal Murray struggled offensively. Murray shot just 5-of-15 from the field and finished with 15 points. The Nuggets also missed several key free throws down the stretch, which proved to be costly.
Mavericks Improve to 9-6
With the win, the Mavericks improve to 9-6 on the season. They are now in sixth place in the Western Conference standings. The Nuggets fall to 10-5 with the loss, but they remain in first place in the West.
Up Next
The Mavericks will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. The Nuggets will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.
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