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Murray's 53-Point Masterpiece Lifts Nuggets Over Mavs
26 Mar
Summary
- Jamal Murray scored a season-high 53 points in the victory.
- Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double with 23 points, 21 rebounds, and 19 assists.
- The Denver Nuggets defeated the Dallas Mavericks 142-135.

Jamal Murray delivered a spectacular performance, scoring a season-high 53 points to propel the Denver Nuggets to a hard-fought 142-135 win against the Dallas Mavericks. Murray's offensive firepower included 19 successful shots from the field and 9 three-pointers.
Nikola Jokic was instrumental in the victory, recording a remarkable triple-double with 23 points, 21 rebounds, and a season-high 19 assists. During the game, Jokic surpassed 6,000 career assists, a significant milestone in his illustrious career. The Nuggets secured their fourth consecutive win, maintaining a strong standing in the league.
Despite a late surge from the Mavericks, who narrowed an 11-point deficit to a single point, crucial plays down the stretch secured the win for Denver. Brandon Williams' missed free throws for Dallas proved costly, allowing the Nuggets to extend their lead and close out the game.




