Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, left, goes up for a shot against Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic looks over notes during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook dribbles up court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Dallas. The Nuggets won 112-101. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone gestures toward guard Russell Westbrook, not visible, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (1) shoots against Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) blocks a shot by Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Dallas. The Nuggets won 112-101. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie reacts after coming in contact with Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. on a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie works the floor against the Denver Nuggets during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)