The short-handed Dallas Mavericks host the reigning champion Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night in a nationally televised game, with both teams dealing with significant injuries.

The injury-plagued Dallas Mavericks (11-19) face a daunting task on Tuesday night as they host the Western Conference power Denver Nuggets (21-7) in a game broadcast nationally on NBC and Peacock. Both teams are on the second night of a back-to-back, with Dallas coming off a loss to New Orleans and Denver arriving after a dominant victory over Utah.

Game Details & Broadcast Information

·         WHO: Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets

·         WHEN: Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. CST

·         WHERE: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

·         HOW TO WATCH: NBC/Peacock (National TV)

Injury Report: Mavericks Ravaged, Nuggets Banged Up

The Mavericks' injury report remains extensive, complicating their effort to compete with the Nuggets' depth.

For Dallas 

·         Doubtful: Max Christie (illness), Dwight Powell (illness), Klay Thompson (knee soreness)

·         Out: Dante Exum, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II

·         Questionable: P.J. Washington (ankle sprain)

For Denver 

·         Out: Christian Braun (ankle), Aaron Gordon (hamstring)

·         Probable: Jonas Valančiūnas, Peyton Watson

The absences of Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II are particularly impactful for Dallas, stripping the team of a primary creator and its best rim protector against Nikola Jokić.

Game Preview & Analysis

Dallas secured a surprise victory in the last meeting, a result some analysts attributed to Denver's lack of focus. "[The Nuggets] didn't take Dallas seriously last time," noted a preview from Mavs Moneyball, expecting a more engaged Denver squad tonight.

The matchup hinges on Denver's execution. With Jokić operating at an MVP level, the Mavericks' depleted frontcourt will be severely tested. For Dallas to be competitive, a significant offensive performance from Luka Dončić and improved guard play after a disappointing showing against New Orleans are essential.

Source: Official injury reports and game information sourced from NBA.com; game analysis referenced from Mavs Moneyball.