Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction: Assiduous Nuggets take on Irving and Doncic duo

The NBA All-Star Window has brought us close to the much-needed break for the players and they will refuel themselves for the decisive period before the Postseason. Thus, the value of each game becomes more pronounced than ever to make the stage tougher. In another crucial game, the Denver Nuggets clash against the Dallas Mavericks.

The Nuggets enter the game after winning 112:108 against the Miami Heat as Nikola Jokic dipped in 27 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists. They have now won three of their last four games. The Nuggets are having an amazing season, so amazing that they are on the top of the other fourteen teams in the West, having won 40 and losing just 18. They have a tough window but they have what it takes to come on top multiple times during the stretch. Led by Jokic, their returns have been significant since the return of Porter Jr and Murray. Adding Reggie Jackson provides them with experience which helps them during the Playoffs.

The Mavericks come into this game after losing 121:124 against the Timberwolves despite a 36 points performance by Kyrie Irving. They have lost two in a row but both losses have been close. However, their work is cut out despite adding Irving because they have just 31 wins and 28 losses. They will need to put up big numbers from here on because the race to the Playoffs has widened. The West is wide open past the top-two teams in the West. After this game, they will have a six-game home stretch so their record can take a big upside. Let us see how the duo of Irving and Doncic co-exists, after the departure of Dorian Finney-Smith, their defense can take a hit in long-run.

• Nuggets: OUT: Zeke Nnaji, Collin Gillespie. Game-Time Decisions: Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray, Reggie Jackson;
• Mavericks: OUT: Maxi Kleber, Davis Bertans. QUESTIONABLE: Christian Wood, Reggie Bullock, Tim Hardaway Jr.

The Nuggets come into this game with unbelievable confidence and they are among the title favorites at this point. The balance around Jokic on both ends will make them a tough team during the Playoffs. The Mavs are at a point where they can’t afford close losses and their work is cut out for sure. I favor the Nuggets here but won’t be surprised if the Mavs take it close or even come off with a win. I predict a scoreline of 116:112 in the Nuggets’ favor.