Luka Doncic put on a sensational, long-distance, one-man show, but he was no match for the Nuggets’ multifaceted balancing act.
Led by big nights from Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Reggie Jackson, the Nuggets cruised to a 130-104 victory over the Mavericks Monday night at Ball Arena.
Doncic, an MVP candidate who entered the game averaging 32.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game, scored 38 points. He drained six of his 12 3-point attempts, even though a Nuggets defender often had a hand in his face.
Denver held a comfortable lead most of the game despite a relatively quiet night from center Nikola Jokic, its own MVP contender.