March 26th - The Denver Nuggets defeated the Dallas Mavericks 142-135. Murray shone with 53 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Jokic contributed 23 points, 21 rebounds, and 19 assists. For the Mavericks, Flagg scored 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Marshall added 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, the Nuggets, led by Murray, gradually took control and established a slight advantage, while the Mavericks kept the score close thanks to contributions from multiple players. At the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets led 34-33. In the second quarter, Murray suddenly erupted, hitting consecutive three-pointers, helping the Nuggets widen the gap. At halftime, the Nuggets led 68-59.

After switching sides, the Nuggets extended their lead at one point, but the Mavericks rallied to close the gap. Jokic's outside shooting continued to help the team regain a double-digit lead. At the end of the third quarter, the Nuggets led 111-100 . In the final quarter, the Mavericks launched a furious comeback, closing the gap to just one point, but Murray's consecutive scores stabilized the situation. Ultimately, the Nuggets defeated the Mavericks 142-135 .

Mavericks player statistics

Flagg 26 points , 8 rebounds, 7 assists; Marshall 22 points, 4 rebounds , 3 assists; Washington 19 points, 15 rebounds, 1 assist; Williams 11 points , 2 rebounds, 6 assists; Middleton 11 points, 3 rebounds , 5 assists; Christie 9 points , 1 rebound , 2 assists; Thompson 8 points; Smith 8 points , 1 rebound; Powell 7 points , 4 rebounds

Nuggets player statistics

Murray 53 points , 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Jokic 23 points , 21 rebounds , 19 assists; Watson 21 points , 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Johnson 12 points , 1 rebound , 3 assists; Braun 11 points , 3 rebounds , 4 assists ; Strausser 8 points , 5 rebounds; Brown 6 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Jones 4 points, 2 rebounds; Hardaway 4 points, 1 rebound , 2 assists

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