Brooklyn Nets Lose To Dallas Mavericks, 123-114

The Brooklyn Nets hosted the Dallas Mavericks at the Barclays Center on Tuesday. The Mavericks beat the Nets 123-111. Dallas improved to 21-36 and a two-game winning streak, while Brooklyn fell to 15-42 and a five-game losing skid.

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The Brooklyn Nets fell to the Atlanta Hawks 115-104 at State Farm Arena on Sunday. Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists.

The Dallas Mavericks edged the Indiana Pacers 134-130 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday. Khris Middleton led the Mavericks with 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Middleton, 34, recorded a season-high 25 points, along with 7 rebounds and 7 assists, and subsequently earned Player of the Game honors. Middleton’s 25-7-7 performance marked his first 25-5-5 game since the 2022-23 NBA season. Previously, Middleton achieved 34-8-5 at the Detroit Pistons on March 27, 2023.

Brooklyn Nets vs. Dallas Mavericks Starters

Brooklyn’s starting lineup featured Nolan Traore, Egor Demin, Porter Jr., Noah Clowney, and Nic Claxton. Brooklyn reported no injuries in its injury report.

Dallas’ starting lineup featured Max Christie, Naji Marshall, Middleton, PJ Washington Jr., and Daniel Gafford. Dallas ruled out Dereck Lively II (right foot surgery), Kyrie Irving (left knee surgery), and Cooper Flagg (left midfoot sprain).

Nets vs. Mavericks Recap

The Brooklyn Nets and Dallas Mavericks aren’t traditional rivals but have been sharing a storied history since 1981. Dallas entered Thursday’s game with 55 wins as opposed to Brooklyn’s 34.

The first quarter was a high-scoring affair. Brooklyn sported its Brooklyn Camo City Edition uniforms. Dallas showcased strength and resilience on the road. Gafford achieved a high release shot at the rim. Washington made multiple baskets. Klay Thompson hit a corner three-pointer. Dallas took a 36-29 lead to end the first.

Chris Carrino, the radio voice of the Brooklyn Nets, welcomed special guest, MavsTV analyst and former NBA Point Guard Devin Harris, to the Nets’ broadcast booth to call the second quarter. Dallas made nine of its last 10 field goals. Thompson’s red-hot shooting contributed to Dallas’ largest lead of the game. Dallas took a 76-64 lead into halftime.

Clowney ended the first half on a positive note. Clowney, 21, recorded 15 points, 4-of-4 from the free throw line, and 3-of-3 from three-point range. Clowney’s contributions have been helping the Nets this season.

The third quarter saw a sluggish start and a gloomy injury. Middleton suffered a right shoulder stinger and left the game. Caleb Martin entered the game. Brandon Williams found Marvin Bagley III, who completed an alley-oop for HIS ninth assist of the game. Dallas took a 99-91 lead through three quarters.

The fourth quarter saw a slow start, but the two teams gradually picked up the pace. Terance Mann’s red-hot scoring contributed to Brooklyn’s run to cut into the lead. Mann, 29, hit back-to-back three-pointers. However, Dallas’ resilience remained. Marshall’s defense stayed hot, as Marvin Bagley III’s off-the-bench points shone. Dallas won 123-114 in regulation.

Next Steps

The Brooklyn Nets conclude their two-game homestand against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Eastern. Brooklyn can upset San Antonio by creating turnovers, developing a stronger lineup, and focusing on defensive strengths.

The Dallas Mavericks open a three-game homestand starting with the Sacramento Kings on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Central. Dallas can potentially beat Sacramento by capitalizing on scoring opportunities, creating turnovers, and increasing shooting efficiency.