Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
TV: YES, DAZN-YES, KFAA, MavsTV
This cross-conference matchup features a struggling Nets team on the second night of a back-to-back (and early in a road trip) against a Mavericks squad that is looking to build momentum at home after a recent win over Utah. Dallas has dominated the recent series against Brooklyn.
Current Player Rosters
Brooklyn Nets: Michael Porter Jr. (leading scorer ~21.8 PPG, strong rebounding), Julius Randle (~20.8 PPG, ~5.1 APG, playmaking forward), Nolan Traoré, Day’Ron Sharpe, Moritz Wagner, Noah Clowney, Keon Ellis, Chaney Johnson, Terance Mann, and others. Depth includes young guards and forwards developing in expanded roles.
Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg (team-leading ~23.9 PPG, ~6.4 APG, ~6.8 RPG, two-way standout), Kyrie Irving (~21.4 PPG), P.J. Washington (~15.8 PPG, rebounding and 3-point shooting), Daniel Gafford (interior presence, blocks), Naji Marshall, Max Christie, Zaccharie Risacher, Santi Aldama, and supporting pieces.
Injury Reports
Nets:
Egor Demin (leg) — Out
Mikel Brown Jr. (rest) — Out (held out on back-to-backs per team plan)
Mavericks:
Dereck Lively II (right foot surgery) — Out
Sergio de Larrea (right knee sprain) — Out
Tarik Biberovic (right heel bursitis) — Out
Caleb Martin (right thumb sprain) — Available
Dallas is missing frontcourt depth with Lively out, but Gafford and others fill in. Brooklyn is thinner in the backcourt without Demin and Brown Jr.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Michael Porter Jr. vs. Cooper Flagg / P.J. Washington: Porter Jr. is Brooklyn’s primary scorer and floor-spacer. Flagg (versatile defender and creator) and Washington will be key in containing him while generating offense on the other end.
Julius Randle vs. P.J. Washington / Daniel Gafford: Randle’s physical scoring, rebounding, and playmaking against Dallas’ versatile forwards and rim protection.
Nolan Traoré / Nets guards vs. Kyrie Irving: Irving’s scoring and creation will test Brooklyn’s perimeter defense; Traoré and others must limit turnovers and stay disciplined.
Day’Ron Sharpe / Moritz Wagner vs. Daniel Gafford: Interior battle for boards, putbacks, and rim protection. Dallas has the edge in athleticism and shot-blocking when healthy in the rotation.
Recent Team Forms
Nets (2-7): Inconsistent and struggling overall. Recent results include a close loss at Atlanta (121-124 on Nov. 7, second night of a B2B upcoming), a win over Charlotte, and losses to New York and others. They average around 108 PPG while allowing more. Road record is poor (1-4), and they are dealing with youth development and absences.
Mavericks (5-4): Solid early under first-year coach Dusty May. Recent win over Utah (112-100), mixed results against stronger Western teams. They score ~112 PPG and allow ~111. Home record is respectable (3-2). Flagg has emerged as a high-usage star, supported by Irving and Washington’s shooting.
Series History
Dallas has dominated recent meetings, winning nine of the last 10 against Brooklyn (including all three last season). The Mavericks typically control these matchups at home with superior scoring and depth in past encounters.
Betting Trends
Both teams have been solid against the spread early (often 6-3). Dallas has covered frequently as a home favorite. Totals lean lower in some projections due to defensive tendencies and injuries, though both offenses can heat up. Public money often backs the home favorite in these spots. Nets have covered more often than expected given their record, but road B2Bs are tough.
The Mavericks should control the pace and exploit Brooklyn’s fatigue and thinner roster on the second night of a back-to-back. Cooper Flagg’s all-around game, Kyrie Irving’s scoring, and P.J. Washington’s shooting give Dallas multiple avenues to pull away. Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle can keep it competitive in stretches, but the home team’s talent edge and recent series dominance should lead to a solid win for Dallas as they continue their homestand. Expect a mid-to-high teens margin if Dallas starts strong.
Game Odds
Brooklyn Nets 222.5
Dallas Mavericks – 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, November 7, 2026
