DENVER -- Danilo Gallinari scored 16 points and didn't miss a shot in 16 minutes for the Nuggets.
Gallinari was 4 for 4 from the field, including 2 for 2 on 3-pointers, and 6 for 6 at the free throw line.
Dirk Nowitzki scored eight points and grabbed four rebounds in 29 minutes.
MAVERICKS: Wesley Matthews scored 10 points and was the only Maverick in double figures. ... Harrison Barnes scored eight points in 26 minutes and was a minus-29. ... Andrew Bogut had five fouls in the first half and was out early in the third quarter. ... Dallas shot 38 percent, including 24 percent from 3.
NUGGETS: Nikola Jokic scored 12 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished out four assists. ... Wilson Chandler had 14 points on 6-for-8 shooting in 22 minutes. ... Jarnell Stokes played solid on both ends as he makes a push for the final roster spot. ... Denver shot 51 percent and had 26 assists.
UP NEXT: Dallas (2-5) opens the season at Indiana on Wednesday. Denver (4-4) opens at New Orleans on Wednesday.
