In a commanding home performance, the Dallas Mavericks routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-93 on Sunday night, delivering the franchise’s best shooting percentage of the season at 57.1 percent. The win marked the Mavericks’ first game of a back‑to‑back series at American Airlines Center.
Cooper Flagg shines with double‑double
Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg led the charge with 25 points and a career‑high 12 assists, marking his third consecutive double‑double and his fourth of the season. Flagg’s 16th career 20‑point half came after an explosive start, hitting five of six shots in the opening period. He finished the night with a perfect 5‑for‑5 from the field in the first quarter, setting the tone for the Mavericks’ offensive onslaught.
Supporting stars add firepower
Kyrie Irving contributed 21 points, while big man Daniel Gafford added 18 points and a strong presence in the paint. The Mavericks built a 20‑point lead by halftime, entering the break ahead 66‑46.
Brooklyn struggles to keep pace
Brooklyn’s Michael Porter Jr. posted 19 points and nine rebounds, but the Nets never found a rhythm against Dallas’s defense. Julius Randle, a Dallas native, managed only 13 points despite averaging 23.5 points in his previous homecoming games. Rookie Mikel Brown Jr. was unavailable, still recovering from a back injury that limited his participation last season.
Season milestones and upcoming games
The Mavericks’ 130 points represent a season high, while the 37‑point margin stands as the largest of the contest. The victory improves Dallas’s record as they prepare to host the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. The Nets, meanwhile, will travel to New Orleans for their next matchup on Wednesday.
Looking ahead
Dallas hopes to carry the momentum from this dominant performance into the rest of the schedule, relying on Flagg’s emerging playmaking abilities and the veteran leadership of Irving and Gafford. Brooklyn aims to rebound from the loss and find consistency on the road as they continue their four‑game road trip.
Original reporting: Fort Worth, TX Sports (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
