On March 18, 2024, the Denver Nuggets faced off against the Dallas Mavericks in a high-intensity game. The contest showcased some stellar individual performances. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the player statistics from the match.
Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks Match Player Stats and Box Score
Denver Nuggets Match Player Stats
| Player | MIN | FG | 3PT | FT | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS |
| Aaron Gordon (PF) | 34 | 4-7 | 0-2 | 3-4 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 |
| Michael Porter Jr. (SF) | 37 | 6-13 | 4-9 | 4-4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| Nikola Jokić (C) | 39 | 6-16 | 0-2 | 4-5 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 16 |
| Jamal Murray (PG) | 36 | 7-20 | 2-5 | 7-7 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) | 32 | 4-8 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
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| Zeke Nnaji (PF) | 9 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Peyton Watson (F) | 14 | 1-4 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Justin Holiday (SF) | 8 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Reggie Jackson (PG) | 13 | 3-8 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Christian Braun (G) | 19 | 4-5 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| Team Totals | 37-84 | 12-28 | 19-22 | 6 | 31 | 37 | 26 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 105 | ||
| 44.00% | 42.90% | 86.40% |
Dallas Mavericks Match Player Stats
| Player | MIN | FG | 3PT | FT | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS |
| P.J. Washington (PF) | 31 | 2-10 | 0-4 | 0-0 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith (SF) | 24 | 4-11 | 0-3 | 1-2 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Daniel Gafford (C) | 24 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| Kyrie Irving (PG) | 40 | 9-23 | 4-11 | 2-2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 24 |
| Luka Dončić (PG) | 40 | 12-27 | 5-11 | 8-10 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 37 |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | 21 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. (SF) | 15 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 1-2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dereck Lively II (C) | 23 | 7-8 | 0-0 | 0-3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 |
| Dante Exum (G) | 18 | 4-8 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Jaden Hardy (G) | 4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Team Totals | 42-100 | 9-35 | 14-21 | 22 | 38 | 60 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 107 | ||
| 42.00% | 25.70% | 66.70% |
Game Summary
The Denver Nuggets outperformed the Dallas Mavericks with a final score of 105-107. The Nuggets had a shooting efficiency of 44% from the field, 42.9% from three-point range, and 86.4% from the free-throw line. In contrast, the Mavericks shot 42% from the field, 25.7% from three-point range, and 66.7% from the free-throw line.
Luka Dončić led all scorers with 37 points, supported by Kyrie Irving’s 24 points. The Nuggets were led by Jamal Murray with 23 points, with notable contributions from Nikola Jokić and Michael Porter Jr.
This game highlighted some remarkable individual performances and was a crucial win for the Mavericks in a tightly contested matchup.
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Detailed Performance Analysis
Denver Nuggets
Aaron Gordon (PF)
- Minutes: 34
- Field Goals (FG): 4-7
- Three-Point Field Goals (3PT): 0-2
- Free Throws (FT): 3-4
- Rebounds (REB): 8 (0 Offensive, 8 Defensive)
- Assists (AST): 4
- Steals (STL): 0
- Blocks (BLK): 1
- Turnovers (TO): 0
- Personal Fouls (PF): 3
- Points (PTS): 11
Gordon had a solid all-around game, contributing significantly on the boards and providing secondary scoring for the Nuggets.
Michael Porter Jr. (SF)
- Minutes: 37
- Field Goals (FG): 6-13
- Three-Point Field Goals (3PT): 4-9
- Free Throws (FT): 4-4
- Rebounds (REB): 7 (2 Offensive, 5 Defensive)
- Assists (AST): 3
- Steals (STL): 2
- Blocks (BLK): 2
- Turnovers (TO): 1
- Personal Fouls (PF): 2
- Points (PTS): 20
Porter Jr. provided a significant scoring boost and was effective from both the field and beyond the arc, adding valuable defensive stats.
Nikola Jokić (C)
- Minutes: 39
- Field Goals (FG): 6-16
- Three-Point Field Goals (3PT): 0-2
- Free Throws (FT): 4-5
- Rebounds (REB): 11 (3 Offensive, 8 Defensive)
- Assists (AST): 7
- Steals (STL): 2
- Blocks (BLK): 0
- Turnovers (TO): 3
- Personal Fouls (PF): 1
- Points (PTS): 16
Jokić had a typical all-around performance with a strong showing in rebounds and assists, though his shooting efficiency was slightly below his usual standards.
Jamal Murray (PG)
- Minutes: 36
- Field Goals (FG): 7-20
- Three-Point Field Goals (3PT): 2-5
- Free Throws (FT): 7-7
- Rebounds (REB): 4 (0 Offensive, 4 Defensive)
- Assists (AST): 7
- Steals (STL): 1
- Blocks (BLK): 1
- Turnovers (TO): 1
- Personal Fouls (PF): 2
- Points (PTS): 23
Murray led the Nuggets in scoring, demonstrating his clutch performance and proficiency at the free-throw line.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
- Minutes: 32
- Field Goals (FG): 4-8
- Three-Point Field Goals (3PT): 2-5
- Free Throws (FT): 0-0
- Rebounds (REB): 3 (0 Offensive, 3 Defensive)
- Assists (AST): 2
- Steals (STL): 0
- Blocks (BLK): 2
- Turnovers (TO): 0
- Personal Fouls (PF): 2
- Points (PTS): 10
Caldwell-Pope contributed efficiently with his shooting and defense, though he did not attempt free throws.
Bench Contributions:
- Zeke Nnaji: 4 points in 9 minutes, showcasing efficiency.
- Peyton Watson: 3 points in 14 minutes, contributing with his defense.
- Justin Holiday: Limited impact with 0 points in 8 minutes.
- Reggie Jackson: 8 points in 13 minutes, effective scoring in limited time.
- Christian Braun: 10 points in 19 minutes, providing solid scoring off the bench.
Dallas Mavericks
P.J. Washington (PF)
- Minutes: 31
- Field Goals (FG): 2-10
- Three-Point Field Goals (3PT): 0-4
- Free Throws (FT): 0-0
- Rebounds (REB): 11 (2 Offensive, 9 Defensive)
- Assists (AST): 3
- Steals (STL): 0
- Blocks (BLK): 1
- Turnovers (TO): 0
- Personal Fouls (PF): 1
- Points (PTS): 4
Washington struggled with his shooting but made an impact on the boards and defense.
Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)
- Minutes: 24
- Field Goals (FG): 4-11
- Three-Point Field Goals (3PT): 0-3
- Free Throws (FT): 1-2
- Rebounds (REB): 8 (6 Offensive, 2 Defensive)
- Assists (AST): 1
- Steals (STL): 0
- Blocks (BLK): 0
- Turnovers (TO): 0
- Personal Fouls (PF): 1
- Points (PTS): 9
Finney-Smith contributed on the boards and added a bit of scoring but struggled with his shooting accuracy.
Daniel Gafford (C)
- Minutes: 24
- Field Goals (FG): 4-7
- Three-Point Field Goals (3PT): 0-0
- Free Throws (FT): 0-0
- Rebounds (REB): 6 (3 Offensive, 3 Defensive)
- Assists (AST): 1
- Steals (STL): 0
- Blocks (BLK): 1
- Turnovers (TO): 0
- Personal Fouls (PF): 5
- Points (PTS): 8
Gafford provided a strong inside presence but had foul trouble, limiting his effectiveness.
Kyrie Irving (PG)
- Minutes: 40
- Field Goals (FG): 9-23
- Three-Point Field Goals (3PT): 4-11
- Free Throws (FT): 2-2
- Rebounds (REB): 7 (3 Offensive, 4 Defensive)
- Assists (AST): 9
- Steals (STL): 3
- Blocks (BLK): 1
- Turnovers (TO): 3
- Personal Fouls (PF): 2
- Points (PTS): 24
Irving was a key player for the Mavericks with strong scoring, playmaking, and defense.
Luka Dončić (PG)
- Minutes: 40
- Field Goals (FG): 12-27
- Three-Point Field Goals (3PT): 5-11
- Free Throws (FT): 8-10
- Rebounds (REB): 10 (4 Offensive, 6 Defensive)
- Assists (AST): 3
- Steals (STL): 2
- Blocks (BLK): 0
- Turnovers (TO): 3
- Personal Fouls (PF): 3
- Points (PTS): 37
Dončić was the standout performer of the game, carrying the Mavericks with his scoring and all-around play.
Bench Contributions:
- Maxi Kleber: 0 points in 21 minutes, with limited impact.
- Tim Hardaway Jr.: 1 point in 15 minutes, providing minimal scoring.
- Dereck Lively II: 14 points in 23 minutes, effective in the paint.
- Dante Exum: 8 points in 18 minutes, contributing in limited minutes.
- Jaden Hardy: 2 points in 4 minutes, with minimal impact.
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Conclusion
The Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks delivered an exciting and competitive game, with the Mavericks edging out the Nuggets by just two points. Luka Dončić’s standout performance and Kyrie Irving’s contributions were crucial for the Mavericks, while Jamal Murray’s leadership and scoring were key for the Nuggets. The game highlighted the importance of individual performances and efficient scoring in close matchups.
