AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJerami Grant (9) of the Denver Nuggets forces the ball out of the possession of Luka Doncic (77) of the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets steals the ball from Dwight Powell (7) of the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPaul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets bumps chests with Will Barton (5) after earning an and one opportunity on a foul by Dorian Finney-Smith (10) of the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets takes breather against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound as Dwight Powell (7) of the Dallas Mavericks defends during the first quarter on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPaul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets loses the ball as Seth Curry (30) of the Dallas Mavericks defends during the first quarter on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWill Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets makes a jumper over Maxi Kleber (42) of the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets head coach Rick Carlisle brings Luka Doncic (77) to the sidelines during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPaul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets flexes after earning an and one opportunity on a foul by Dorian Finney-Smith (10) of the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKristaps Porzingis (6) of the Dallas Mavericks blocks Paul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle yells at the referee during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJarred Vanderbilt (8) of the Denver Nuggets stands for the national anthem before the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets stands after being introduced before the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets hypes up the squad before the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDwight Powell (7) of the Dallas Mavericks draws a foul from Paul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets warms up for the Dallas Mavericks before the first quarter on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets is introduced before the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets stands for the national anthem before the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMichael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets warms up for the Dallas Mavericks before the first quarter on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets Michael Malone claps as his team takes a timeout against the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets warms up for the Dallas Mavericks before the first quarter on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKristaps Porzingis (6) of the Dallas Mavericks and Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets tipoff during the first quarter on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMaxi Kleber (42) of the Dallas Mavericks swats the ball away from Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets on a rebound attempt during the second quarter on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJalen Brunson (13) of the Dallas Mavericks gets helped up by Justin Jackson (44) of the Dallas Mavericks and Dwight Powell (7) of the Dallas Mavericks after being fouled by Malik Beasley (25) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDelon Wright (55) of the Dallas Mavericks scores a basket as Malik Beasley (25) of the Denver Nuggets defends during the second quarter on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets defends Seth Curry (30) of the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
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Jerami Grant (9) of the Denver Nuggets forces the ball out of the possession of Luka Doncic (77) of the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.
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Getting your player ready...
The Denver Nuggets hosted the Dallas Mavericks at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on a snowy Tuesday night, October, 29, 2019.
























