The Dallas Mavericks picked up their fourth-straight win in a 123-120 thriller against the Denver Nuggets. Dallas led by 20 at halftime and eventually as much as 24 early in the third quarter before Denver stormed back to take a lead in the 4th quarter.

Kyrie Irving emerged as the driving force behind this crucial win, showcasing why the Mavericks remain a formidable force even when short-handed.

Nikola Jokic made his return from a three-game absence and produced a triple-double, but it wasn't enough to beat a Mavericks team that was without Luka Doncic. Jokic led the Nuggets with 33 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists.