The Nuggets punched their ticket to the Western Conference Finals with a win over the Mavericks on Wednesday night.

- Denver 124, Dallas 110

Team FIC Differential: Nuggets +26.9, Mavericks -26.9

For the first time in 24 years, the Nuggets (4-1) are headed to the Western Conference Finals after dispatching of the Mavericks (1-4) on Wednesday night. Carmelo Anthony had 30 points and 5 rebounds, Nene posted 17 points and 7 boards, and Chauncey Billups added 28 points, 12 assists and 8 rebounds in the victory. Denver hit 58% of their shots and outrebounded Dallas by eight. Both teams committed 13 turnovers, but the Mavericks attempted seven more foul shots. Dirk Nowitzki starred with 32 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, Jason Kidd tallied 19 points and 9 dimes, and Brandon Bass contributed 17 points and 7 boards off the bench in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Chauncey Billups, Denver ? 29.1

Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas ? 23.5

Carmelo Anthony, Denver ? 18.0

Jason Kidd, Dallas ? 17.5

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