The Mavericks don't get started in Denver, giving up 41 first quarter points. Dallas down by as many as 20 in the fourth before a little window dressing to draw closer in a 115-110 loss to the Nuggets.
That's a season worst three game losing streak for the Mavericks, dropping them back down to eigth place in the west.
Dirk Nowitzki leading Dallas with 27 points. Vince Carter adds 17 off the bench. The Mavs back home on Friday to host the Blazers.