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Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know as the Mavericks wallop the Brooklyn Nets, 130-93

The Dallas Mavericks (6-4) defeated the Brooklyn Nets (2-8), 130-93 in a Sunday evening matchup at the American Airlines Center. The win over the Nets marks the Mavericks’ second straight win and follows Friday night’s 112-100 win over the Utah Jazz in NBA Cup Group Play.

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'A Good Screening Team': Dusty May Reveals Key Change Coming To Mavericks' Offense

DALLAS — Nine games into his first NBA season, Mavericks coach Dusty May is still tweaking the Dallas Mavericks’ offense. Before Sunday’s 6:30 p.m. CT tip-off against the Brooklyn Nets at American Airlines Center, he said he hopes to condense the package within the next couple of weeks and then build counters from what Dallas does best.

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DALLAS — Opponents are shooting 30.9% from three-point range against the Dallas Mavericks through nine games, and Mavericks coach Dusty May said Sunday that the number does not tell him much yet.

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'It Is Coming Soon': Dusty May's Candid Sergio De Larrea Update Before Nets Game

DALLAS — Sergio De Larrea is still wearing a brace on his right leg and will miss a sixth straight game Sunday when the Dallas Mavericks host the Brooklyn Nets at American Airlines Center.

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'A Deep Roster': Dusty May Reveals Tough Minutes Talks As Mavericks Get Healthier

DALLAS — Santi Aldama made his Dallas Mavericks debut Friday, and Kyrie Irving and Max Christie are both off the injury report for Sunday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets.

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'Much More Fluid': Dusty May's Honest Kyrie Irving Update Before Mavericks-Nets

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is playing for the Dallas Mavericks against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night at American Airlines Center, and his status for Monday’s home game against the Indiana Pacers will not be settled until the morning.

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New Balance Doubles Down On Cooper Flagg With Dallas Mavericks Partnership

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks named New Balance their Official Footwear and Apparel Partner on Sunday in a multi-year agreement with the company that sponsors Cooper Flagg.

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Tarik Biberović's Mavericks Debut Will Have To Wait Again As Nets Visit Dallas

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving, Santi Aldama, and Max Christie are off the Dallas Mavericks’ injury report for Sunday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets at American Airlines Center.

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'Good Rebounding, Not Great': Santi Aldama Out To Prove Dusty May Wrong

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks grabbed 21 offensive rebounds Friday night and turned them into 20 second-chance points. The Utah Jazz had 8 offensive rebounds and 5 second-chance points, and Dallas won 112-100 at American Airlines Center.

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'Doing Wonders For Me': P.J. Washington Credits Mavericks Shooting Coach

DALLAS — P.J. Washington made 5 of his 6 3-point attempts in the first half Friday night and scored 22 points before halftime. He finished with 26 points and 6 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 112-100 at American Airlines Center.

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'Back To Being Bouncy': Morez Johnson Jr. Dominates Glass In Mavericks Win Over Jazz

DALLAS — Morez Johnson Jr. grabbed 10 offensive rebounds off the bench Friday night. He finished with 13 points, 17 rebounds, and 2 assists in 23 minutes, 48 seconds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 112-100 at American Airlines Center.

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'Stayed The Course': Cooper Flagg Credits Teammates After Mavericks Beat Jazz

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg scored 15 points in the third quarter Friday night, going 4-of-7 from the field and 6-of-6 at the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks turned a 57-57 halftime tie into a 112-100 win over the Utah Jazz at American Airlines Center.