Official Site of the Mavs · Jan 12, 2025
Jokic, Westbrook push Nuggets past Mavericks, 112-101
The Mavericks found out Sunday that fourth quarter magic is a sword that swings both ways.
The Denver Nuggets awoke from hibernation, where they had spent much of the first three quarters, and rode Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook to a 112-101 victory Sunday afternoon at American Airlines Center.
The Mavericks led by 17 points in the third quarter, but were outscored in the fourth 33-12.
It was an exact opposite of Thursday when the Mavericks used a big fourth quarter to overcome a late 10-point deficit against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Jokic finished with 19 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists. Westbrook did almost as much damage with 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.
