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Nets Seek Redemption vs. Mavs Amid Injury Woes
24 Feb
Summary
- Nets aim to avoid a third loss to the Mavericks this season.
- Kyrie Irving is out for the season; Cooper Flagg also sidelined.
- Brooklyn seeks to end a four-game losing streak at home.
The Brooklyn Nets are set to face the Dallas Mavericks for the third time this season, with the Nets hosting this crucial encounter. Brooklyn is in urgent need of a victory to halt a four-game losing streak, following a recent fourth-quarter collapse and two significant blowout losses.
The Mavericks, despite recent struggles, secured a 134-130 win against the Indiana Pacers. However, both teams are significantly impacted by injuries. Nets' former star Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL. The Mavericks will also be without Cooper Flagg, who is recovering from a left midfoot sprain.
Key players for Dallas like P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall, and Max Christie are expected to step up in Flagg's absence. The Nets, with a nearly full roster, will rely on Michael Porter Jr. and Nic Claxton to maintain focus. Both players have shown strong chemistry, particularly in cutting to the rim.
Brooklyn's defense must improve its rim protection and close driving lanes, areas that proved problematic in their loss to the Atlanta Hawks. If the Nets can execute the fundamentals and take care of the ball, they may be able to snap their losing skid.
