Nikola Jokic returned to the Nuggets’ lineup Friday after a week away from the team during which he welcomed a newborn son with his wife, Natalija, a source told The Denver Post.

P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall and Quentin Grimes led the Luka-less Mavs to a back-and-forth victory in Denver.

The teams played Nov. 10 at Ball Arena with the Nuggets edging the Mavericks by a 122-120 score. A 43-point effort from Kyrie Irving was spoiled by a Jokic masterpiece of 37 points, 18 rebounds and 15 assists.