DENVER (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. hit a mid-range jumper with seven seconds remaining and the Denver Nuggets earned their fifth straight victory, 122-120 over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night time.
Nikola Jokic had 37 factors, 18 rebounds and 15 assists for his fourth straight triple-double and sixth NBA finest this season. Jamal Murray had 18 factors and Porter completed with 17.
Kyrie Irving scored 43 factors, a report for Dallas. Luka Doncic added 24 factors and Daniel Gafford had 16.
Trailing by three heading into the ultimate interval, Dallas received three straight 3-pointers from Irving to take a 105-102 lead with 8:46 to play. The groups continued to trade photographs to remain shut till the top. Irving’s financial institution shot gave Dallas a 120-118 lead with 1:39 to play, however Jokic then had a tying shot and in entrance of Porter’s game-winning shot. Irving missed a 3-point strive on the buzzer.
Down by 10 halfway by the primary quarter, Dallas outscored Denver by 9 factors within the second half and led 63-60 at halftime.
Takeaways
Mavericks: Irving and Doncic spearheaded the Mavericks’ stable offensive play that fell brief.
Nuggets: Sparked their offense with environment friendly 3-point capturing, making 14 of their 29 makes an attempt (48.3%). Peyton Watson was 4 of 4 from 3-point vary.
Key second
Dallas, already with out injured PJ Washington (knee), Derek Full of life II (shoulder) and Dante Exum (wrist), feared Doncic can be held out with left groin pressure. However he confirmed off his mobility and capturing in warmups and was cleared to play.
Key statistic
All 5 starters on each groups scored in double figures.
Following
Mavericks: Klay Thompson, who joined Dallas final summer time in an offseason commerce with Golden State and 4 different groups, will face his former workforce Tuesday night time.
Nuggets: Start a three-game street journey Friday night time in New Orleans.
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