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The Denver Nuggets defeated the Dallas Mavericks 118–109 on January 14 at the American Airlines Center, with the game falling below the Vegas total of 224.5. Jamal Murray led Denver with 33 points, complemented by Aaron Gordon's 22 points as the Nuggets' backcourt dominated the matchup. Dallas countered with N. Marshall's 24 points and B. Williams' 20, but couldn't overcome Denver's offensive efficiency. The Nuggets shot 49.4 percent from the field and made 16 three-pointers compared to Dallas' 5, a decisive advantage that proved insurmountable despite the Mavericks' 47 rebounds to Denver's 39. Denver's second quarter proved pivotal, outscoring Dallas 34–23 to build separation, and the Nuggets maintained their defensive intensity with a 108.4 defensive rating against Dallas' 108.4 offensive rating. The Mavericks' 6 turnovers and 6 steals offered little resistance to Denver's 21 assists and efficient offensive execution. This road victory underscores Denver's continued offensive firepower and reinforces their standing atop the Western Conference.
