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Our takeaways: Doncic, Jokic put on a show, but Mavericks’ late execution is bothersome

Here’s our takeaways from the Mavericks’ 107-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets Wednesday night at American Airlines Center.

Appreciate the greatness: OK, the end of the game was a bummer. More on that in a moment. But for the first three quarters, it was a treat to watch Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic show their ample talents. And not just for fans, by the way. “It’s two of the most promising young players in the entire NBA, two of the best players in the world,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. “One guy from Slovenia, one guy from Serbia and on national TV, they put all their talents on full display.