The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 130-93 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, behind Cooper Flagg’s 25 points and 12 assists at American Airlines Center. Dallas outscored Brooklyn in every quarter, shot 57.1% from the field and finished with a 46-30 rebounding advantage to improve to 6-4.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Mavericks Establish a 33-26 Lead
Dallas opened with a 33-point quarter and a seven-point advantage. Brooklyn scored 26 points, its highest total in any period, but could not match the Mavericks’ early offensive production.
Second Quarter: Dallas Extends the Gap to 20
The Mavericks added another 33 points while holding the Nets to 20, their lowest-scoring quarter of the night. That 13-point difference expanded Dallas’ lead to 66-46 at halftime and gave the home team firm control.
Third Quarter: Mavericks Reach 100 Points
Dallas delivered its most productive period with 34 points, outscoring Brooklyn by nine. The Mavericks reached the fourth quarter ahead 100-71, having increased their advantage in each of the first three periods.
Fourth Quarter: Dallas Completes the Win
The Mavericks closed with a 30-22 fourth quarter to finish the 37-point victory. Dallas scored at least 30 points in every period, while Brooklyn never exceeded its opening-quarter total.
Key Performers
- Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks: Led all scorers with 25 points and added a game-high 12 assists, recording a double-double while directing Dallas’ offense.
- Morez Johnson Jr., Dallas Mavericks: Collected a team-high nine rebounds as Dallas finished with 16 more boards than Brooklyn.
- Michael Porter Jr., Brooklyn Nets: Led the Nets in both scoring and rebounding with 19 points and nine rebounds.
- Day’Ron Sharpe, Brooklyn Nets: Finished with a team-high six assists, accounting for more than a quarter of Brooklyn’s 23 assists.
NerdSports Stat: Dallas outscored Brooklyn 68-40 on two-point baskets, accounting for 28 of its 37 points of winning margin—nearly 76% of the final difference.
Game Analysis: Dallas Pairs Efficient Shooting With Ball Movement
The Mavericks’ advantage extended well beyond the three-point line. Dallas made 48 of 84 field-goal attempts, compared with Brooklyn’s 31 of 80, and recorded 31 assists. Flagg supplied 12 of those assists, combining the game’s highest scoring total with its strongest playmaking total.
Dallas also had the better perimeter performance, making 14 of 35 three-pointers for 40.0%. Brooklyn attempted four more threes but made three fewer, finishing 11 of 39 for 28.2%. Overall, the Nets shot 38.8%, leaving a substantial efficiency gap between the teams.
The free-throw line offered Brooklyn an opportunity to recover points, but the Nets could not turn extra attempts into an advantage. Both teams made 20 free throws, with Dallas needing only 22 attempts compared with Brooklyn’s 28. Combined with the Mavericks’ rebounding edge, that efficiency helped keep the result moving steadily in Dallas’ favor.
Closing Context: Mavericks Improve to 6-4
Dallas moved to 6-4 overall and 4-2 at home, while Brooklyn fell to 2-8 overall and 1-5 on the road. The Mavericks return to action against the Indiana Pacers on Monday, November 9, at 5:00 p.m. PST. The Nets next face the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, November 11, at 5:00 p.m. PST.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 130-93 on November 8, 2026.
Cooper Flagg scored 25 points. His individual shooting percentage was not provided in the available game statistics.
After the win, the Dallas Mavericks sit 6-4 in the Western Conference. Their exact conference position was not provided.
Cooper Flagg was the standout performer with a game-high 25 points and 12 assists in Dallas’ 130-93 victory.
