Dallas Mavericks (6-15, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (14-5, fourth in the Western Conference)

Denver; Monday, 9 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Denver is looking to stop its three-game home skid with a win against Dallas.

The Nuggets are 12-4 against conference opponents. Denver ranks third in the Western Conference with 34.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Nikola Jokic averaging 9.2.

The Mavericks are 3-10 in conference play. Dallas ranks second in the Western Conference with 34.4 defensive rebounds per game led by P.J. Washington averaging 6.4.

The 124.8 points per game the Nuggets score are 8.9 more points than the Mavericks allow (115.9). The Mavericks are shooting 44.4% from the field, 1.2% lower than the 45.6% the Nuggets’ opponents have shot this season.

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