Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets: Mavs Win Thriller on Buzzer-Beater
Dallas beats Denver 107-105
Luka Doncic's late-game heroics lift the Mavs over the Nuggets
The Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets went back-and-forth all night, but it was the Mavs who emerged with a thrilling 107-105 victory on Thursday night.
The game was tied at 105 with just seconds remaining when Luka Doncic took over. The Mavericks' star drove to the basket and hit a running left-handed shot at the buzzer, giving the Mavs the hard-fought win.
Doncic finished the night with 33 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 29 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists.
The Mavericks improved to 17-10 with the win, while the Nuggets dropped to 18-10.
The two teams will meet again on February 24 in Dallas.
Conclusion
The Mavericks' win over the Nuggets was a huge statement victory. The Mavs are now one of the top teams in the Western Conference, and they are a legitimate threat to win the NBA championship. Doncic is playing at an MVP level, and he is surrounded by a talented cast of supporting players. The Nuggets are still a very good team, but they will need to find a way to slow down Doncic if they want to beat the Mavs in the playoffs.
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