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.