Jan 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) brings the ball up court against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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The Denver Nuggets and the Dallas Mavericks opened a two-game mini-series on Tuesday. Denver and Dallas are 1-1 in the season series, so the winner gets the advantage.

Dallas fell to 22-18 and lost two straight games, while Denver improved to 24-15 and won four consecutive games. Daniel Gafford led the Mavericks with 13 points, four rebounds, and one assist.

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The last two teams to win the Western Conference meet up for the second time in three days when the Dallas Mavericks host the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively will miss two to three months with a foot injury, according to new reports.

Injuries continue to mount for the Dallas Mavericks, who lost one of their key contributors for several months after he fractured his foot.

On Wednesday night, the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves will face off in Texas. For the game, both teams have announced their injury reports (updated as of 3:30 Eastern Time). The Timberwolves have ruled out Donte DiVincenzo,

The Dallas Mavericks are just outside the top 10 in defensive rating, but there are players available who could make them an even better defensive unit. FanSided suggests that the Mavs trade for Bruce Brown of the Toronto Raptors. Dallas could use a little help with defending shots from a distance of 15 feet or greater.

Two-time NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas is making another attempt at a return. According to ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania, Thomas signed into the G-League on Monday and will be joining the Utah Jazz's affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars. Charania reported that Thomas is expected to make his debut for the Stars sometime this week.