Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic defended his decision to pass the ball to Peyton Watson at the end of the game vs Dallas.

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The Dallas Mavericks upset the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday (12/23) behind a sensational performance from rookie Cooper Flagg, who thoroughly impressed three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić.

The Denver Nuggets host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas day. Thursday's meeting will be the third of the season between the two teams.

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Play-by-play action for the Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA game from December 23, 2025 on ESPN.

Peyton Watson missed a potential game-winning corner 3PT as time expired as the Mavericks defeated the Nuggets 131-130. The loss for Denver snaps their franchise record 11-game ROAD winning streak. Dallas moves to 12-19 as the Nuggets fall to 21-8.