Jamal Murray’s season-high scoring night came on the heels of Michael Malone almost shutting him down at halftime in Denver’s previous game on Sunday.

Now, the group heads to Dallas for a game that could have major implications on the Western Conference standings. The Nuggets are just half a game ahead of the Mavericks, so a win could give them a 1.5-game advantage. They sit at 22-15 on the season.

The Dallas Mavericks are facing off against the Denver Nuggets this afternoon at home, but their job just became a little bit harder. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will return to the lineup for his team today.

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The Nuggets have won three straight including a 112-101 win Sunday in Dallas against these Mavericks. Russell Westbrook scored 21 to pace the Nuggets while also pulling down 10 rebounds. Klay Thompson had 25 for the Mavs in the loss. That defeat snapped a modest two-game win streak for Dallas.