- The Denver Nuggets are returning home after a late flight and narrow win over the Phoenix Suns, leaving them fatigued for this matchup against the Dallas Mavericks.
- The Mavericks have already beaten the Nuggets twice this season, scoring 131 points in both games, and are well-rested coming into this contest.
- Key storylines include Nikola Jokić's ball security against the Mavericks' active defense, and the impact of Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg, who scored 33 points in their previous meeting.