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Ball Arena Sets the Stage for Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks Showdown

As the Denver Nuggets prepare to host the Dallas Mavericks at Ball Arena, fans are eager to see how their team will fare in this upcoming NBA game. The Nuggets have been showing a strong performance trend, with an impressive record that includes a nail-bitingly close recent game against Oklahoma City Thunder where they scored 117 points but narrowly lost by one point. Despite this loss, their offensive rating of 121 and defensive rating of nearly 119 demonstrate that they can hold their own on both ends of the court.


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In another recent matchup, the Nuggets dominated the Brooklyn Nets with a decisive victory scoring 124 points. Their efficiency was off the charts at 163, and they managed to maintain control throughout most of the game leading for over 46 minutes. This win showcased their ability to convert plays into points effectively with an offensive rating over 117 and a defensive prowess indicated by a mere defensive points per possession under one.


Even in an earlier quarter against Chicago Bulls which was still in progress at last check-in, Denver showed promise leading by six points. They displayed efficient shooting from both inside and outside the arc while maintaining good ball control with an assists turnover ratio of four and half.


The venue itself could play into Denver's hands; Ball Arena has been a fortress for them recently as seen in their commanding performance against Brooklyn Nets before home fans. With such strong support likely again for this upcoming game against Dallas Mavericks, it could provide just enough edge for another solid performance.


Fans can catch all the action on December 19th at Ball Arena or tune into NBA TV (channel 216), ALT (channel 681), or BSSW (channel 676) depending on your location to witness whether Denver can continue its upward trajectory or if Dallas will manage to disrupt their momentum.

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