Jamal Murray’s season-high scoring night came on the heels of Michael Malone almost shutting him down at halftime in Denver’s previous game on Sunday.

Jamal Murray, who signed a four-year, $208 million contract extension last year, produced his best offensive performance of the season Tuesday, scoring a season-high 45 points in leading the Denver Nuggets to a 118-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

Jamal Murray scored 32 of his season-high 45 points in the first half and led the Denver Nuggets to a 118-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks

They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Mavericks 96-79. The Nuggets entered the game having won three straight and they're just one quarter away from another. Will they make it four,

The last two teams to win the Western Conference meet up for the second time in three days when the Dallas Mavericks host the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

The Dallas Mavericks (22-17) are hosting the Denver Nuggets (23-15) on Tuesday night; the date, time, TV channels, and live stream are here.

On Tuesday night, the Denver Nuggets are playing the Dallas Mavericks in Texas. Nikola Jokic had five points, nine rebounds, eight assists and one steal while

The Mavericks host the Nuggets, with Denver looking for a second-straight win in Dallas. Nikola Jokic's status is up in the air as he battles an illness.