Mavericks Vs Nets: Dallas rallies for 123-114 win in New York after travel disruptions
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-114 in New York on Feb. 24, 2026, a victory that ended a long skid for Dallas and deepened Brooklyn’s struggles in front of a slippery Barclays Center crowd. The mavericks vs nets matchup mattered not only for the standings on the court but because weather, travel and roster availability all played visible roles in the outcome.
Mavericks Vs Nets game at Barclays Center
The game, scheduled for 7: 30 PM ET at Barclays Center, finished 123-114 in favor of Dallas. Both teams had been delayed by a blizzard after playing road games on Sunday: the Mavericks stayed in Indiana and the Nets remained in Atlanta before both clubs flew into New York on Tuesday, arriving in the early afternoon. Snow piled up quickly in the city and sidewalks were slick around the arena.
Scoring detail and individual performances
Dallas produced a season-high 76 points in the first half and shot 58. 5% from the field for the game. Marvin Bagley III scored 22 points and Naji Marshall added 21; Brandon Williams finished with 19 points and 10 assists, and Klay Thompson contributed 17 points. Six Mavericks reached double figures in scoring. On Brooklyn’s side, Michael Porter Jr. scored 26 and Noah Clowney had 22. Terance Mann provided 17 points off the bench and Nic Claxton finished with 16 points and nine rebounds.
Momentum swings, bench bursts and coaching responses
Brooklyn cut the deficit late when Terance Mann hit back-to-back 3-pointers to bring the Nets within two with 7: 42 to play, and the Nets had mounted a comeback that was checked when Klay Thompson drilled a 30-foot 3-pointer that forced Brooklyn coach Jordi Fernandez to call an immediate timeout. The Mavericks ultimately pushed the margin back into double digits in the final minute.
Roster issues, injuries and recent form
Cooper Flagg missed his fourth consecutive game with a left midfoot sprain; another account described the ailment as a sprained left foot. Khris Middleton was ruled out in the second quarter with a right shoulder stinger; he had 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in his previous outing. Dallas entered Tuesday’s game 1-4 on its six-game road trip and 1-9 in its last 10 games overall, but the win gave the Mavericks their first two-game winning streak since late January and marked their second straight victory following a 10-game skid. The Mavericks swept the season series against Brooklyn, winning all three meetings this season; the cross-conference matchup occurred three times because both teams were eliminated early from the NBA’s play-in tournament.
Brooklyn standings, odds and fan engagement
Brooklyn’s loss extended a losing run noted in multiple accounts: one referenced a five-game losing streak, while a pregame note pointed to a four-game losing streak dating back to Feb. 11 after watching a 24–2 run from Atlanta that decided their previous contest. The Nets were listed at 15-41 in one breakdown and elsewhere were described as entering the second half of the season with a 15-38 record; the Mavericks were listed at 20-36 for the matchup. Draft-lottery odds presented ahead of the game showed Brooklyn with a 52. 1% chance at a Top-4 pick and a 14% chance at No. 1, with a noted scenario that one Nets win plus a New Orleans loss would move those odds to 48% and 12. 5%.
NetsDaily — the fan forum tied to the club — invited reader interaction for the night, encouraging respect in discussion, and named Egor Demin as representing the Nets for Team Vince. Fans were urged to join discussion before, during and after the Rising Stars showcase and to reach out to Anthony Puccio or Net Income with any issues. Additional items on the site pointed to a forthcoming stretch in which the Nets would try for two straight wins against a struggling Bulls squad.
Next steps and logistical follow-up
The Mavericks will return to American Airlines Center on Thursday to host the Sacramento Kings. The game capped a night in which travel complications — a blizzard that grounded flights Sunday, teams staying overnight in Indiana and Atlanta, and both clubs flying in on Tuesday afternoon — had the potential to affect performance; what makes this notable is how the Mavericks converted those disruptions into a dominant opening half, scoring 76 points and maintaining enough depth and balance to close out Brooklyn late. Copyright © 2026 Vox Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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