AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets hypes up a missed three point attempt by teammate Monte Morris (11) against the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMonte Morris (11) of the Denver Nuggets watches to see if his three will fall against the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets watches a shot drop against the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 8: Luka Doncic (77) of the Dallas Mavericks hustles back to play defense against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Thursday, January 7, 2021.(Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets sets up Dwight Powell (7) of the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLuka Doncic (77) of the Dallas Mavericks prepares to play defense against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic (15) defend Boban Marjanovic (51) of the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets sets a pick on Josh Richardson (0) of the Dallas Mavericks as Jamal Murray (27) drives during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets fouls Boban Marjanovic (51) of the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLuka Doncic (77) of the Dallas Mavericks blocks a jumper by Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets passes to Nikola Jokic (15) Josh Richardson (0) of the Dallas Mavericks defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets takes a breather against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMonte Morris (11) of the Denver Nuggets and Jalen Brunson (13) of the Dallas Mavericks get set during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets is introduced before the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPlayers from the Denver Nuggets and the Dallas Mavericks join together at center court to lock arms and to take a knee for the playing of the national anthem before the first quarter at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets is introduced before the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWill Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets is introduced before the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPaul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets is introduced before the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets lies on the court after getting bulldozed by Jalen Brunson (13) of the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPlayers from the Denver Nuggets and the Dallas Mavericks join together at center court to lock arms and to take a knee for the playing of the national anthem before the first quarter at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPlayers from the Denver Nuggets and the Dallas Mavericks join together at center court to lock arms and to take a knee for the playing of the national anthem before the first quarter at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPlayers from the Denver Nuggets and the Dallas Mavericks join together at center court to lock arms and to take a knee for the playing of the national anthem before the first quarter at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
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Gary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets hypes up a missed three point attempt by teammate Monte Morris (11) against the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at Ball Arena on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
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Getting your player ready...
The Denver Nuggets hosted the Dallas Mavericks at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday night, Jan. 7, 2021.
























