Dallas Mavericks 131, Denver Nuggets 121
NBA · 2025-12-01 · Winner: Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks defeated Denver Nuggets 131–121 on 2025-12-01 in NBA play, a 10-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q2 1:37 swung win probability 93% → 47%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Denver Nuggets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 27 | 42 | 33 | 29 | 131 |
| Denver Nuggets | 41 | 27 | 36 | 17 | 121 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q2 1:37 swung win probability 93% → 47%.
Why Denver Nuggets lost
- Lost Q2 27-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q2 1:37 (win probability 93% → 47% for the home side).
- Shot 53.5% eFG vs a 57.7% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 12–0 | Q1 7:14 | 74% → 96% |
| Dallas Mavericks | 14–0 | Q2 1:37 | 93% → 47% |
| Dallas Mavericks | 11–0 | Q4 1:29 | 43% → 0% |