By Data Skrive

Dec. 23, 2025 3:30 pm EST

The Denver Nuggets (21-7) hope to build on an 11-game road win streak when they visit the Dallas Mavericks (11-19) on Dec. 23, 2025.

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Injury reportsNuggets

Christian Braun: Out (Ankle),

Aaron Gordon: Out (Hamstring),

Jonas Valančiūnas: Probable (Illness),

Peyton Watson: Probable (Trunk)

Mavericks

Kyrie Irving: Out (Knee),

Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),

Brandon Williams: Questionable (Ankle),

Max Christie: Day-To-Day (Illness),

P.J. Washington: Questionable (Foot),

Dwight Powell: Questionable (Illness),

Klay Thompson: Day-To-Day (Knee),

Dante Exum: Out For Season (Knee)

Stats to know
The 125.1 points per game the Nuggets average are 8.2 more points than the Mavericks allow (116.9 points per game).
The Mavericks put up an average of 113 points per game. That’s just three fewer points than the 116 the Nuggets give up.

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