American Airlines Center is where the Denver Nuggets (21-7) and Dallas Mavericks (11-19) will clash on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET. Nikola Jokic and Cooper Flagg are two players to watch for the Nuggets and Mavericks, respectively.
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Nuggets vs. Mavericks: Dec. 23 Viewing Options
- Game day: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC/Peacock
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
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Nuggets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 51.3% | 1 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.6% | 13 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.4 | 14 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 41.3 | 5 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.5 | 3 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.2 | 29 |
Mavericks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.2% | 20 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.8% | 6 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.8 | 13 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 48.0 | 29 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.1 | 22 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.9 | 24 |
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Nuggets vs. Mavericks Top Players
Nuggets
- Jokic contributes with 28.9 points per game while adding 12.1 rebounds and 10.8 assists.
- Among active players, the Nuggets are led by Jamal Murray from long distance. He knocks down 3.4 shots from deep per game.
- Jokic records 1.4 steals per game. Peyton Watson collects 1.1 blocks an outing.
Mavericks
- Flagg puts up 18.7 points per game and also tacks on 6.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists per contest.
- P.J. Washington has per-game averages of 15.7 points, 2.0 assists and 7.9 rebounds this season.
- Klay Thompson knocks down 2.8 threes per game.
- Flagg's 1.2 steals and Washington's 1.4 blocks per game are important to the Mavericks' defensive production.
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Nuggets vs. Mavericks Injury Report
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Christian Braun: Out (Ankle),
Aaron Gordon: Out (Hamstring),
Jonas Valančiūnas: Probable (Illness),
Peyton Watson: Probable (Trunk)
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Kyrie Irving: Out (Knee),
Dante Exum: Out For Season (Knee),
Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),
Brandon Williams: Questionable (Ankle),
P.J. Washington: Questionable (Foot),
Max Christie: Out (Illness),
Dwight Powell: Out (Illness),
Klay Thompson: Out (Knee)
Nuggets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Kings | W 136-105 | Away |
| 12/15/2025 | Rockets | W 128-125 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Magic | W 126-115 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Rockets | L 115-101 | Home |
| 12/22/2025 | Jazz | W 135-112 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Mavericks | - | Away |
| 12/25/2025 | Timberwolves | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Magic | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Heat | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Raptors | - | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Away |
Mavericks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Nets | W 119-111 | Home |
| 12/15/2025 | Jazz | L 140-133 | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Pistons | W 116-114 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | 76ers | L 121-114 | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Pelicans | L 119-113 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Nuggets | - | Home |
| 12/25/2025 | Warriors | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Trail Blazers | - | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | 76ers | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Rockets | - | Home |
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