The Denver Nuggets (14-5) hope to stop a three-game home losing streak when they host the Dallas Mavericks (6-15) on Dec. 1, 2025.

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Injury reportsNuggets

Julian Strawther: Day-To-Day (Back),

Aaron Gordon: Out (Hamstring),

Christian Braun: Out (Ankle),

Nikola Jokic: Probable (Wrist),

Bruce Brown: Questionable (Illness)

Mavericks

Dereck Lively II: Out (Foot),

Kyrie Irving: Out (Knee),

Anthony Davis: Probable (Calf),

Daniel Gafford: Day-To-Day (Ankle),

Dante Exum: Out For Season (Knee)

Stats to know
The Nuggets average 8.9 more points per contest (124.8) than the Mavericks surrender (115.9).
The Mavericks’ 110.2 points per game are just 4.9 fewer points than the 115.1 the Nuggets surrender.

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