Davis Dominates in Return, Mavs Maul Nuggets

Anthony Davis made a powerful statement in his second game back from injury, scoring a season-high 32 points to guide the Dallas Mavericks to a 131-121 win against the Denver Nuggets. The Mavericks' offense was further ignited by rookie Ryan Nembhard, who posted career-best numbers of 28 points and 10 assists, fueling Dallas's first back-to-back victories this season. Cooper Flagg also contributed 24 points as the team shot an impressive 16 of 31 from beyond the arc.

The Denver Nuggets struggled at home, marking their fourth consecutive loss on their home court, with three of those defeats coming against teams below .500. This unfortunate outcome spoiled a career-defining performance from Spencer Jones, who netted 28 points, and Nikola Jokic's eleventh triple-double of the season, where he amassed 29 points, a season-high 20 rebounds, and 13 assists.

The Nuggets, already shorthanded, faced further challenges as Jamal Murray exited the game in the fourth quarter due to an injury sustained earlier. Despite an early 17-point lead, Denver was outscored significantly in the second quarter and a late 18-5 run by Dallas sealed their fate, extending Denver's home struggles and marking a challenging night for the team.