Jamal Murray's 45-Point Performance Powers Nuggets Past Mavericks

Denver secures a commanding 118-99 victory over Dallas, with Murray scoring 32 points in the first half and Jokic earning his 16th triple-double this season.

Jamal Murray delivered a season-high 45 points on 18-of-26 shooting, including 5-of-9 from three-point range, leading the Denver Nuggets to their second win over the Dallas Mavericks in three days.
Murray scored 32 points in the first half alone, the third-highest first-half total in the NBA this season, and added six assists and two steals in the game.
Nikola Jokic recorded his 16th triple-double of the season with 10 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. contributed 13 points and six rebounds for Denver.
The Mavericks struggled offensively, with Kyrie Irving returning from a five-game absence but shooting just 4-of-18 for 11 points, and the team missing Luka Doncic due to a calf strain.
Dallas also lost center Dereck Lively II to a right ankle sprain early in the game, contributing to Denver's 51-30 rebounding advantage and dominance in the paint.