December 13th - The Mavericks narrowly defeated the Nets 119-111. The two teams traded baskets for four quarters, with the Mavericks securing crucial points in the final moments to establish a lead. Following this victory, the Mavericks have won 5 of their last 6 games, continuing their resurgence in form.

At the start of the game, the Nets took the initiative thanks to Porter Jr., while the Mavericks kept the score close through Flagg's consecutive scores. At the end of the first quarter, the Mavericks trailed 32-33 . In the second quarter, the Mavericks went on a 9-0 run to take the lead. The Nets tried to close the gap several times, but the Mavericks maintained their consistent output, leading 65-61 at halftime .

After switching sides, the Nets went on a 13-3 run to regain control. The Mavericks managed to stabilize the situation thanks to Anthony Davis's strong inside play, but the Nets rallied late in the third quarter to take the lead, leaving the Mavericks trailing 90-92 after three quarters . In the final quarter, the score was tied multiple times. In the crucial moments, the Mavericks pulled away with a three-pointer from Williams and a floater from Davis, while Washington repeatedly made free throws. Ultimately, the Mavericks narrowly defeated the Nets 119-111.

Mavericks player statistics

Davis had 24 points , 14 rebounds , 3 assists , 3 steals, and 3 blocks; Flagg had 22 points , 5 rebounds , and 8 assists; Marshall had 17 points , 1 rebound , and 4 assists; Christie had 15 points , 6 rebounds , 3 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks; Washington had 13 points , 4 rebounds , 2 assists , and 2 blocks; Klay Thompson had 12 points , 2 rebounds, and 2 assists; Williams had 9 points , 3 rebounds , and 5 assists; Powell had 7 points , 3 rebounds , and 1 assist; Nemhardt had 2 rebounds and 5 assists .

Nets player statistics

Porter 34 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Wolf 17 points, 7 rebounds , 1 assist; Claxton 14 points , 10 rebounds , 4 assists; Mann 12 points , 4 rebounds , 7 assists , 2 steals; Klonny 11 points , 4 rebounds , 4 assists , 2 steals; Martin 11 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Sharp 6 points , 6 rebounds , 3 assists ; Williams 3 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Jemin 3 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist , 2 steals; Traore 1 rebound; Powell 1 assist .