Sat Dec 06 03:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Mavericks Shock Nuggets in Denver, Ending Losing Streak
DENVER – The Dallas Mavericks, fueled by a resurgent Anthony Davis and stellar performances from rookie Ryan Nembhard and Cooper Flagg, stunned the Denver Nuggets 131-121 on Monday night, ending the Nuggets’ home court woes and securing their first consecutive wins of the season.
Davis, playing in his second game back from a recent injury, dominated the court with a season-high 32 points and 13 rebounds. Nembhard contributed a career-best 28 points and 10 assists, while Flagg chipped in with 24 points, helping Dallas connect on an impressive 16 of 31 from beyond the arc.
The victory compounds the Nuggets’ struggles at home, marking their fourth consecutive loss on their own court, with three of those losses coming against teams with losing records. The loss overshadowed a career-high 28 points from Spencer Jones and another stellar performance from Nikola Jokic, who recorded his 11th triple-double of the season with 29 points, a season-high 20 rebounds, and 13 assists.
The Nuggets suffered another setback when Jamal Murray was sidelined in the fourth quarter after limping off the court in the third quarter, though he later returned. Despite leading by as many as 17 points in the first half, Denver was outscored 42-27 in the second quarter, mirroring a recent trend of defensive lapses on their home floor.
After trailing by four with under ten minutes remaining, the Mavericks surged ahead with an 18-5 run, securing a commanding 129-117 lead with just over a minute left. The Nuggets struggled to respond, missing 10 consecutive shots, primarily from beyond the arc, until Peyton Watson managed to break the drought with back-to-back baskets.
Looking Ahead:
The Mavericks will return home to host the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. The Nuggets will begin a four-game road trip at Indiana on Wednesday night.
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