The Dallas Mavericks head to Denver hoping a historic rookie performance can spark an upset, but their injury report remains a major hurdle. Tonight’s matchup features a struggling team seeking consistency against a Western Conference powerhouse managing its own health concerns. This game tips off at 9:00 PM ET at Ball Arena in Denver. It will be broadcast locally on Altitude Sports and KFAA, with streaming available on Fubo. But more importantly, the question on fans’ minds is whether the stars are playing tonight?

Dallas Mavericks Injury Report: Are Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg Playing Tonight?

Anthony Davis is listed as probable for Monday’s game against the Nuggets. This is for left calf injury management after he recently missed 14 consecutive games. He returned to play on Friday but sat out Saturday’s game for rest.

Rookie Cooper Flagg is available and expected to play. He will wear a right thumb splint, but is not limited by the injury. Flagg is coming off a career-high 35-point performance against the LA Clippers. But the Mavs enter the game with a list of injuries

Daniel Gafford is considered doubtful due to right ankle injury management. P.J. Washington and Brandon Williams are both listed as questionable with ankle and adductor strains, respectively. Their potential absences would impact frontcourt depth.

Dereck Lively II remains out with a right foot injury and will be re-evaluated in seven to ten days. Dante Exum is out for the season after knee surgery. Kyrie Irving continues to rehab from a previous ACL injury and is not expected back this season.

Denver Nuggets Injury Report: Are Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray Playing Tonight?

Nikola Jokic is listed as probable for Monday’s contest due to a left wrist sprain. He suffered the injury in a game last week but played through it in the team’s following matchup. Jokic is averaging a triple-double this season with 28.9 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 10.9 assists.

Jamal Murray is not on the injury report and is expected to play without restriction. He scored 24 points in the Nuggets’ most recent victory over the Phoenix Suns. Murray is the team’s second leading scorer this season. But apart from Jokic, three more players are on the Nuggets’ injury list.

Aaron Gordon remains out with a right hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks. Christian Braun is also out as he rehabs a left ankle sprain. Julian Strawther is ruled out for Monday’s game as he manages a back injury.

The Nuggets have a 14-5 record and are coming off a dominant 130-112 road win against the Suns. The team has lost its last three home games after starting the season with six straight wins at Ball Arena.

Predicted Starting Line-Ups: Mavs vs Nuggets

The predicted starting lineups for Monday’s game are as follows.

This game presents a clear contrast between a team building for the future and one contending now. The Mavericks look to rookie Flagg for continued brilliance, while the Nuggets rely on MVP-caliber production from Jokic. Health and availability will dictate whether Dallas can keep this matchup competitive.