Murray had been dealing with a left ankle sprain and an illness that put his status in question for the second leg of the Nuggets' back-to-back games, while Gordon is still getting back to speed from his previous right hamstring strain that sidelined him for over six weeks.

With a 118-109 win against the Mavericks, the Nuggets moved to a 27–13 record and improved their hold on the No. 2 seed in the West.

The Denver Nuggets may be without multiple key players in Wednesday night’s game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Jamal Murray had 35 points and nine assists, Peyton Watson made the tiebreaking jumper with 39 seconds left and the Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 122-116 on Tuesday night

Jamal Murray led all scorers with 35 points after a two-game sick leave, and Peyton Watson added 31 points including the game-winner.

Jamal Murray collected 35 points and nine assists and Peyton Watson added 31 points and seven rebounds, lifting the visiting Denver Nuggets to a 122-116 victory over the reeling New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday.

The injury-plagued Denver Nuggets don’t have a true healthy center on their roster after losing three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and backup Jonas Valanciunas earlier this week.

Murray is listed as probable on the Nuggets' injury report for Friday's game against the Hawks. Still recovering from a left ankle sprain, Murray will most likely suit up for Denver. The Nuggets have won three of their last five games without All-Star Nikola Jokic, who's expected to miss up to six weeks with a left knee injury.