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Davis Leads Mavericks Rally Over Nets 119-111
13 Dec
Summary
- Anthony Davis scored 20 of 24 points in the second half, with 14 rebounds.
- Cooper Flagg contributed 22 points and eight assists to the win.
- The Mavericks secured a 119-111 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
Anthony Davis ignited a second-half surge, scoring 20 of his 24 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks past the Brooklyn Nets with a 119-111 victory on Friday night. Davis also contributed 14 rebounds and three blocks, with Cooper Flagg adding 22 points and eight assists. The Mavericks secured their fifth win in their last six games, continuing a positive trend despite facing injuries to key players.
The Nets, led by Michael Porter Jr.'s 34 points, battled fiercely but ultimately fell short. Brooklyn's strong three-point shooting, a season-best 43.6%, was not enough to overcome Dallas's dominance in the paint, where they outscored the Nets 66-44. The Mavericks' defensive effort in the fourth quarter, limiting Brooklyn to 28.6% shooting, proved crucial.
This win comes at a critical time for the Mavericks, especially with the recent announcement that Dereck Lively II will miss the rest of the season due to foot surgery. Daniel Gafford also remains sidelined with an ankle injury. The Mavericks are set to face the Utah Jazz next, while the Nets will host the Milwaukee Bucks.
