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Nets Rally to Defeat Mavericks, Jeopardizing Dallas' Play-In Hopes

Brooklyn overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to secure a 113-109 win, leaving Dallas clinging to the 9th seed in the Western Conference.

Overview

  • The Brooklyn Nets secured consecutive wins for the first time since February by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 113-109 on March 31, 2025.
  • Keon Johnson led the Nets with 24 points, while D’Angelo Russell contributed 18 points and 11 assists, including a key and-one late in the game.
  • The Mavericks, now 37-39, remain in the 9th seed but are just half a game ahead of the Sacramento Kings for the final play-in tournament spot.
  • Anthony Davis, in his first home game since returning from injury, scored 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds but could not prevent the loss.
  • Brooklyn's victory was fueled by a 12-0 fourth-quarter run, highlighting the resilience of their young roster despite missing key players like Cameron Johnson.