Luka Doncic scored an impressive 38 points, including 22 in the second quarter, marking his 10th consecutive game with over 30 points. Despite Doncic’s efforts, the Dallas Mavericks struggled in their game against the Denver Nuggets, who won 130-104. Denver’s bench players outscored Dallas’ by 28 points, highlighting the difference in squad depth. Doncic played despite flu-like symptoms and the absence of key players, including Kyrie Irving and Maxi Kleber. The Nuggets’ Jamal Murray scored 22 points, Aaron Gordon matched his season high with 21 points, and Reggie Jackson scored 20 points. The Mavericks were able to keep up until the third quarter, when the Nuggets went on a 21-10 run and secured their victory.
