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Nets Defeat Mavericks 113-109, Securing First Back-to-Back Wins Since February

Brooklyn's late-game surge complicates Dallas' play-in hopes while impacting the Nets' lottery positioning.

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Overview

  • The Brooklyn Nets (25-51) rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit, led by Keon Johnson's 24 points and D'Angelo Russell's 18 points and 11 assists.
  • Nic Claxton's crucial three-point play with 47 seconds left sealed the game, giving the Nets a 111-107 lead.
  • The Dallas Mavericks (37-39) remain ninth in the Western Conference standings, clinging to a half-game lead over the Sacramento Kings for the final play-in spot.
  • Daniel Gafford scored 17 points in his return from a knee injury, while Anthony Davis added 12 points and seven rebounds in his first home game since February.
  • The Nets' victory, their first consecutive win since February, affects their lottery standings, falling further behind the 76ers for fifth place.