The Dallas Mavericks played the Denver Nuggets for the second straight game on Tuesday night, with the Nuggets roaring out to a massive 26-point lead at halftime after winning part one on Sunday. Part of building that big lead was a starter going out early in the first quarter for the Mavs.

The Denver Nuggets head back to American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Mavericks in the second of a two game set. The Nuggets are 23-15, which puts them in fourth place in the Western Conference. The Mavs are 22-17, which puts them directly behind Denver in fifth place.