DALLAS, TEXAS — The Dallas Mavericks are on the brink of a season resurgence, climbing to the ninth seed in the Western Conference, just ahead of the Sacramento Kings. Their momentum has been bolstered by the return of Anthony Davis, who has made an immediate impact on both ends of the floor.
Heading into Monday night’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, the Mavericks are riding a four-game winning streak since Davis’ return, including a narrow one-point victory over the Chicago Bulls. The team’s health is trending in a positive direction, with Daniel Gafford upgraded to probable for the game and Dereck Lively listed as questionable. This improvement in roster availability fuels optimism for a potential turnaround in the play-in tournament.
The last meeting between these two teams resulted in a dominant 120-101 victory for Dallas, with Naji Marshall leading the way with 22 points. The Nets, however, found some success from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of their 33 three-point attempts. Defensively, the Mavericks will need to focus on limiting Brooklyn’s perimeter shooting and forcing their offense into the interior, where Davis and Gafford can provide a strong defensive presence.
