Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets (01-14-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

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Two of the biggest teams in NBA history are going to clash with each other in an exciting matchup tonight. The Dallas Mavericks from the Western Conference have won 15 out of the 40 matches played this season, which is fewer than the Nuggets.

The Denver Nuggets have won 27 out of the 40 matches played, and have been playing consistently throughout the season. The Mavericks have players like Cooper Flagg, Klay Thompson, and Naji Marshall, who are expected to play tonight against the Nuggets. However, the Nuggets have players like Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Spencer Jones. From expected lineup to injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets.

Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets - When and Where to Watch the Game

The Dallas Mavericks are going to host the Denver Nuggets at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The match will tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, exclusively on ESPN, KFAA, and ALT. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets - Expected Starting Lineups

Dallas Mavericks

  • Cooper Flagg (PG)
  • Daniel Gafford (C)
  • Naji Marshall (SF)
  • Klay Thompson (SF)
  • Caleb Martin (PF)

Denver Nuggets

  • Jamal Murray (PG)
  • Spencer Jones (SF)
  • Peyton Watson (PF)
  • Aaron Gordon (C)
  • Bruce Brown (SG)

Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets - Injury Report

Dallas Mavericks

  • Brandon Williams - QUESTIONABLE (illness)
  • Max Christie - QUESTIONABLE (shoulder)
  • Anthony Davis - OUT (hand)
  • Kyrie Irving - OUT (knee)
  • Dante Exum - OUT (knee)
  • Dereck Lively II - OUT (foot)
  • P.J. Washington - OUT (ankle)

Denver Nuggets

  • Christian Braun - QUESTIONABLE (ankle)
  • Nikola Jokic - OUT (knee)
  • Cameron Thomas - OUT (knee)
  • Jonas Valanciunas - OUT (strain)
  • Tamar Bites - OUT (foot)

Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets - Game Prediction

The Denver Nuggets and their opponent have a combined score of 225.5, which they delivered in 29 out of 40 matches played. The Dallas Mavericks have scored the same number of points in 23 out of 40 matchups played during the 2025-2026 season.

The Nuggets have players like Jamal Murray, who has averaged 25.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game. However, Peyton Watson has delivered 13.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game in the 2025-2026 season.The Dallas Mavericks have elite players like Cooper Flagg, who has scored 19.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. At the same time, Naji Marshall has scored 13.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. Max Christie, on the other hand, has scored exceptionally this season, while averaging 12.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. Also read: Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat (01-13-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

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