Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets Starting Lineups Tonight (Dec. 1) | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets meet for the first time this season on Monday at Ball Arena. The Mavericks enter this clash with a 6-15 record, 12th in the West. The Nuggets are fourth with a 15-4 record. Dallas snapped a three-game losing streak in its last outing Saturday against the LA Clippers.

Despite missing Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II, the Mavericks won 114-110. No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg had a blockbuster career night with 35 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Klay Thompson added 23 off the bench on 8 of 13 shooting, including six 3-pointers.

On the other hand, the Nuggets are coming off a 130-112 win at the Phoenix Suns. Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic scored 26 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished 10 assists, shooting 7 of 7. Meanwhile, Jamal Murray had 24 points and Tim Hardaway Jr. added 23 off the bench.

Both teams have significant injury woes, resulting in a fluid situation with their starting lineups. Here's a look at their projected combinations and rotations.

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts Tonight (Dec. 1)

Dallas Mavericks starting lineup and depth chart

The Dallas Mavericks could start RJ Nembhard at point guard, Max Christie at shooting guard, Cooper Flagg at small forward, P.J. Washington at power forward and Anthony Davis at center.

Washington is questionable with an ankle sprain, so his status is iffy. Davis (calf) is probable, but will likely play. Naji Marshall could replace Washington if he doesn't play.

Daniel Gafford is doubtful to suit up, while Dereck Lively II remains sidelined for at least one more game. Brandon Williams is also questionable, so he might not play.

PG	RJ Nembhard	Brandon Williams*	D'Angelo Russell
SG	Max Christie	Klay Thompson	Jaden Hardy
SF	Cooper Flagg	Naji Marshall
PF	P.J. Washington*	Caleb Martin
C	Anthony Davis	Dwight Powell	Moussa Cisse

Denver Nuggets starting lineup and depth chart

The Denver Nuggets could start Jamal Murray at point guard with Peyton Watson as the shooting guard. Spencer Jones, Cameron Johnson and Nikola Jokic will complete the rest of the lineup.

Denver remains without starters Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun, who are out multiple weeks with different ailments.

PG	Jamal Murray	Jalen Pickett
SG	Peyton Watson	Bruce Brown
SG	Spencer Jones	Tim Hardaway Jr.
PF	Cameron Johnson	Zeke Nnaji
C	Nikola Jokic	Jonas Valanciunas	DaRon Holmes II