Irving Drops 43, but Jokić, Nuggets Prevail in Thriller: ‘We Had a Great Chance to Win’
Kyrie Irving’s 43 points weren’t enough as Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets to a 122-120 win over the Mavericks. Dallas now looks ahead to Klay Thompson’s return to Golden State.
DENVER – The Dallas Mavericks went into Ball Arena on Sunday night looking for a statement win against the Denver Nuggets. They found a game that went down to the final seconds, with both teams trading clutch plays in a back-and-forth thriller that ultimately ended in a 122-120 loss for Dallas. The loss dropped the Mavs to 5-5 on the season, with a 2-4 record in their last six games.
Led by a season-high 43-point performance from Kyrie Irving and a near triple-double from Luka Dončić, the Mavericks showed resilience but also revealed areas that need improvement, particularly in closing games and getting consistent contributions from the bench.
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