Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) works against Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Denver Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan (6) dunks over Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Denver Nuggets guard Jalen Pickett, center, works to the basket as Dallas Mavericks' Daniel Gafford (21) and Naji Marshall (13) defend in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Colorado football player Shedeur Sanders, center, talks to someone down the row during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Denver Nuggets and the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) has his shot blocked by Denver Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan (6) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) works against Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) has his shot blocked by Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving, left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)