PREVIEW: The Denver Nuggets will attempt to maintain their four-game home winning streak when they host the struggling Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday at Ball Arena. Denver enters as a 14-point favorite, reflecting the significant gap between these squads—the Nuggets rank fourth in the Western Conference at 44-28, while Dallas sits in 13th place at 23-49. The Nuggets showcase elite offensive efficiency, ranking second in three-point shooting and third in both turnover management and passing quality. Meanwhile, Dallas struggles with shot selection, ranking 27th in three-point attempt frequency and 29th in free-throw shooting accuracy at just 74.7 percent. The Nuggets will play on the second night of a back-to-back following their Tuesday matchup against Phoenix, while Dallas gets a day of rest before traveling to Denver. In their last 10 contests, Denver has posted a 6-4 record while averaging 123.0 points and shooting 50.1 percent from the field, whereas the Mavericks are just 2-8 while averaging 115.2 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Cooper Flagg continues to impress for Dallas, averaging 20.0 points over the last 10 games as the rookie sensation attempts to lead a rebuild. Nikola Jokic has been dominant for Denver recently, averaging 25.0 points and 12.5 rebounds over the same stretch, giving the Nuggets a clear advantage in star power and execution.