Cooper Flagg had 25 points and 12 assists as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 130-93 on Sunday night at American Airlines Center.
The Mavericks came out fast, taking the first quarter 33-26. They never trailed and led by as many as 37. A 11-0 run in the fourth quarter proved decisive.
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For Dallas, Cooper Flagg finished with 25 points, five rebounds and 12 assists, Kyrie Irving had 21 points and four assists, while Daniel Gafford chipped in 18 points, five rebounds and three blocks.
For Brooklyn, Michael Porter Jr. led the way with 19 points and nine rebounds, and Nolan Traore added 14 points. Michael Porter Jr. had a rough shooting night, going 5 of 15 from the field.
The Mavericks moved to 6-4. The Nets dropped to 2-8.
The Mavericks are ninth in the Western Conference and have won two straight. Dallas is 4-2 at home and 2-2 on the road. The Nets sit fifth in the Atlantic Division and have lost two straight. Brooklyn is 1-3 at home and 1-5 away from home.
The Mavericks are back in action when they host the Indiana Pacers on Monday, Nov. 9, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Nets next visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
