The Denver Nuggets (24-15) dominated the Dallas Mavericks (22-18) from the get-go, rolling to a 118-99 rout on January 15.
Denver Nuggets Top Performers:
Jamal Murray 45 PTS | 6 AST | 2 STL | 57.4 FPS
Murray’s season-high point total today was a welcome sight after a month of mostly subpar production and only one game above 50% shooting.
Nikola Jokic 10 PTS | 14 REB | 10 AST | 46.8 FPS
Jokic still delivered a triple-double despite taking a step back offensively with Murray’s breakout performance and Dallas’ inability to make the game close. He nearly achieved a triple-double with at least two steals in three games straight.
Russell Westbrook 9 PTS | 6 REB | 2 STL | 25.7 FPS
Russ was held in check today, recording his lowest point, assist, and rebound numbers after flirting with a triple-double in six straight games. He did, however, maintain his strong defensive presence, averaging 2.6 stocks in recent games.
Michael Porter Jr 13 PTS | 3 3PT | 6 REB | 25.2 FPS
Porter scored 20+ points in a recent five-game stretch, but his three-point shooting has gone cold, and he has scored under 15 points since then.
Peyton Watson 9 PTS | 5 REB | 1 BLK | 21.5 FPS
Watson is proving to be a reliable defensive specialist, recording at least one steal and one block in nine of his last eleven games.
Dallas Mavericks Top Performers:
PJ Washington 5 PTS | 8 REB | 2 STL | 28.6 FPS
Washington’s offensive performance against Denver has been underwhelming, shooting just 5-for-19 and averaging 6.5 points in two games. But his rebounding and defensive numbers remain encouraging.
Quentin Grimes 10 PTS | 5 AST | 3 STL | 26.5 FPS
Grimes has seen a significant drop in roster percentage lately due to lackluster performances over his last three games.
Daniel Gafford 13 PTS | 4 REB | 1 BLK | 21.3 FPS
Gafford is set to get an extended role for the next few games with Lively sidelined with an ankle sprain. He has consistently put up blocks, despite playing under 20 minutes in three straight games.
Naji Marshall 11 PTS | 2 REB | 4 AST | 18.4 FPS
Marshall has reached double figures four times in his last five games, despite a poor performance from long-range. He’s also contributed with rebounds, assists, and steals.
Spencer Dinwiddie 8 PTS | 2 AST | 1 STL | 15.4 FPS
Dinwiddie’s production has dropped considerably with Irving’s return, making him a likely candidate for a drop.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Kyrie Irving 11 PTS | 4-18 FG | 4 STL
Irving showed rust in his return but maintained his recent defensive stats. He’s expected to play 30 minutes per game and contribute better all-around numbers moving forward.
