The Nuggets will play hosts to Dallas Mavericks in Denver as the two teams arrive into this NBA clash with some form behind them. Just two games separate the eighth-placed Mavericks and the fifth-placed Nuggets in the Western Conference Table.

Date & Time: March 13, 2021, 10pm ET

Venue: Ball Arena, Denver

Record: Nuggets (22-15), Mavericks (19-17)

Preview | Denver Nuggets

Courtesy of Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets are on a five-game winning run. The Serbian has been playing at an MVP-level all season.

In their 103-102 win against Memphis Grizzlies last night, the Joker recorded 28 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists. As for his commander-in-chief, Jamal Murray, he could only muster 3 points. The Canadian needs to step up big time if they want to go far this season. His play has been largely underwhelming, and he needs to channel his Bubble form against the Mavs.

Starting 5 for Denver Nuggets

Guard – Monte Morris

Guard – Jamal Murray

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Center – Nikola Jokic

Forward – Will Barton

Forward – Michael Porter Jr.

Preview | Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks entertain and frustrate in equal measures. It was going all so well for them and they could be facing the Nuggets on the back of a five-game winning streak too. But they chose to rest both of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis against the Thunder.

Needless to say, it backfired badly. Yes, the Thunder are an underwhelming bunch but resting both of your key players for injury recovery and to think you can sneak in an easy win is utopian. Now, this game feels like a must-win for them.

As expected, both KP and Luka should make their return for this all-important NBA clash.

Starting 5 for Dallas Mavericks

Guard – Luka Doncic

Guard – Josh Richardson

Center – Kristaps Porzingis

Forward – Maxi Kleber

Forward – Dorian Finney-Smith

Predictions | Nuggets vs Mavericks

If the Mavs had run over the OKC, they would be the legitimate favorites for this match. But now, they arrive as equals to the Nuggets. This game will depend much on the match-up between Porzingis and Jokic. The individual winner could determine the victor in this match.

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