SUMMARY
- The Dallas Mavericks take on the Denver Nuggets tonight.
- Luka Doncic is listed as questionable and is dealing with a hamstring injury.
Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks will be taking on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets tonight. As some NBA fans might be aware, the Mavs missed the playoffs last season and have been trying to avoid the same this season. At the moment, the team holds a record of 38 wins and 29 losses, placing them 8th in the Western Conference.
In comparison to the Mavs, this season has been going much better for the Nuggets. Led by Jokic, the team currently holds one of the best records in the West with 47 wins and 20 losses. As both these teams get ready to face off, one might want to know more about the injury reports and expected rosters. Additionally, a prediction on which team is more likely to win this game will also be made.
Luka Doncic is listed as questionable for the Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets game tonight
Mavs fans will be disappointed to hear that Luka Doncic does not look perfectly healthy for this matchup against the defending NBA champions. After all, he has been playing at an elite level this season and has been one of the contenders for the MVP award.
Dallas Mavericks injury report
- Luka Doncic (questionable)
- Dante Exum (questionable)
- Josh Green (out)
- Brandon Williams (out)
Dallas Mavericks expected roster
- Luka Doncic
- Kyrie Irving
- PJ Washington
- Derrick Jones Jr.
- Daniel Gafford
Denver Nuggets injury report
- Vlatko Cancar (out)
Denver Nuggets expected roster
- Jamal Murray
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
- Michael Porter Jr.
- Aaron Gordon
- Nikola Jokic
As fans can tell from the injury reports, the Nuggets appear to be healthier when compared to the Dallas Mavericks. Nonetheless, here are the predictions on which team is expected to win this matchup.
Can the Nuggets continue their win streak against the Mavs?
Although both teams have talented rosters, there is no denying that the Nuggets have been playing at a better level this season. The team is currently on a 5 game winning streak and is coming off a victory against the Utah Jazz. On the other hand, the Mavs are trying to regain momentum after a loss to the OKC Thunder.