Mar 17, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) speaks with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

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Mavericks vs. Nuggets: Luka Doncic vs. Nikola Jokic win-loss, head-to-head record, stats

This will be the 17th time both superstars go head-to-head against each other.

This Sunday, friends will turn foes on the basketball court as Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic face off in a highly anticipated showdown between the Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets. The Mavs have had a shaky start to the 2024-25 season with a 5-4 record.

Doncic continues to shine, averaging 29 points, 8 rebounds, and eight assists per game. On the other side, after a sluggish start, the Nuggets have picked up the pace, boasting a 6-3 record, with Jokic leading the charge, averaging 29 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists per game.

Ahead of the clash, let’s take a detailed look at their win-loss record, head-to-head stats, and performances against each other in the NBA.

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Head-to-Head record

The two have faced each other a total of 16 times in the regular season, with both players winning 8 games each. They have never met in the playoffs.

Stats against each other

Across their 16 matchups, Donic has put up stellar display, averaging 27 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists, and 2 steals per game against Jokic’s Denver Nuggets.

Meanwhile, Jokic has averaged 22 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, and 1.3 steals per game against the Mavericks.

Here is a breakdown of Doncic and Dokic’s head-to-head stats over the years.

2018-19 Season

Dec. 18, 2018 (Nuggets 126-118 Mavericks)

Points: Doncic – 23 | Jokic – 32
Rebounds: Doncic – 11 | Jokic – 14
Assists: Doncic – 12 | Jokic – 4

Mar. 14, 2019 (Nuggets 100-99 Mavericks)

Points: Doncic – 24 | Jokic – 11
Rebounds: Doncic – 6 | Jokic – 16
Assists: Doncic – 9 | Jokic – 8

2019-20 Season

Oct. 29, 2019 (Nuggets 106-109 Mavericks)

Points: Doncic – 12 | Jokic – 10
Rebounds: Doncic – 4 | Jokic – 10
Assists: Doncic – 5 | Jokic – 10

Jan. 08, 2020 (Nuggets 107-106 Mavericks)

Points: Doncic – 27 | Jokic – 33
Rebounds: Doncic – 9 | Jokic – 6
Assists: Doncic – 10 | Jokic – 7

Mar. 11, 2020 (Nuggets 97-113 Mavericks)

Points: Doncic – 28 | Jokic – 14
Rebounds: Doncic – 6 | Jokic – 13
Assists: Doncic – 9 | Jokic – 8

2020-21 Season

Jan. 7, 2021 (Nuggets 114-117 Mavericks)

Points: Doncic – 38 | Jokic – 38
Rebounds: Doncic – 9 | Jokic – 13
Assists: Doncic – 11 | Jokic – 4

Jan. 25, 2021 (Nuggets 117-113 Mavericks)

Points: Doncic – 35 | Jokic – 20
Rebounds: Doncic – 11 | Jokic – 10
Assists: Doncic – 16 | Jokic – 4

Mar. 13, 2021 (Nuggets 103-116 Mavericks)

Points: Doncic – 21 | Jokic – 26
Rebounds: Doncic – 5 | Jokic – 9
Assists: Doncic – 12 | Jokic – 11

2021-22 Season

Oct 29, 2021 (Nuggets 106-75 Mavericks)

Points: Doncic – 16 | Jokic – 11
Rebounds: Doncic – 6 | Jokic – 16
Assists: Doncic – 4 | Jokic – 8

Nov. 15, 2021 (Nuggets 101-111 Mavericks)

Points: Doncic – 23 | Jokic – 10
Rebounds: Doncic – 8 | Jokic – 10
Assists: Doncic – 11 | Jokic – 4

Jan. 3, 2022 (Nuggets 89-103 Mavericks)

Points: Doncic – 21 | Jokic – 27
Rebounds: Doncic – 8 | Jokic – 16
Assists: Doncic – 15 | Jokic – 3

2022-23 Season

Dec. 6, 2022 (Nuggets 115-116 Mavericks)

Points: Doncic – 22 | Jokic – 19
Rebounds: Doncic – 10 | Jokic – 8
Assists: Doncic – 12 | Jokic – 8

Feb. 15, 2023 (Nuggets 118-109 Mavericks)

Points: Doncic – 37 | Jokic – 14
Rebounds: Doncic – 4 | Jokic – 13
Assists: Doncic – 9 | Jokic – 10

2023-24 Season

Nov. 3, 2023 (Nuggets 125-114 Mavericks)

Points: Doncic – 34 | Jokic – 33
Rebounds: Doncic – 10 | Jokic – 14
Assists: Doncic – 8 | Jokic – 9

Dec. 18, 2023 (Nuggets 130-104 Mavericks)

Points: Doncic – 38 | Jokic – 16
Rebounds: Doncic – 11 | Jokic – 9
Assists: Doncic – 8 | Jokic – 7

Mar. 17, 2024 (Nuggets 105-107 Mavericks)

Points: Doncic – 37 | Jokic – 16
Rebounds: Doncic – 10 | Jokic – 11
Assists: Doncic – 3 | Jokic – 7

Image Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

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