Overview
- The Brooklyn Nets overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit, using a 12-0 run to secure their first back-to-back wins since February.
- Keon Johnson led the Nets with 24 points, while D’Angelo Russell contributed 18 points and 11 assists, including key plays in the final minutes.
- Anthony Davis scored 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds in his first home game since returning from injury but struggled to make a significant impact late in the game.
- The Mavericks, now 37-39, remain in the 9th seed in the Western Conference, just half a game ahead of the Sacramento Kings for the final play-in spot.
- Nic Claxton's late-game three-point play was pivotal in sealing the Nets' victory, while Brooklyn's young roster continues to show promise despite their rebuilding phase.