Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Denver NuggetsNuggets
111
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 26 | 33 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks snuck past the Nuggets 116-111. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Nuggets. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.