Led by Nikola Jokic’s 33 points (14-16 FG), 14 rebounds and 9 assists, the Nuggets defeated the Mavericks, 125-114. Michael Porter Jr. added 24 points (4-8 3PM) and nine rebounds for the Nuggets in the victory, while Luka Doncic tallied 34 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists for the Mavericks in the losing effort. The Nuggets improve to 1-0 in West Group B play; 5-1 in the regular season, while the Mavericks fall to 0-1 in West Group B play; 4-1 in the regular season.