Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks to a thrilling 131-130 victory over the Nuggets with an impressive performance of 33 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists, showcasing his skills ahead of their Christmas Day matchup against the Warriors. Despite strong efforts from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, who combined for 60 points, Dallas maintained a lead throughout most of the game. The Nuggets attempted a comeback with a 47-point third quarter but fell short when Peyton Watson missed a game-winning shot at the buzzer. The game also saw Denver’s Cameron Johnson leave with a knee sprain, adding to their injury woes.
