Michael Porter Jr. poured in 34 points, tying Kevin Durant and James Harden for the longest streak of 33-point games in Nets history, and rookie Danny Wolf added 17 points and seven rebounds off the bench. But it wasn’t enough, as Brooklyn fell to the Dallas Mavericks 119-111 in a game that featured 23 lead changes and 16 ties.

The Nets, who had won three of their previous four entering the night, dropped to 6-18 with the loss. Still, the night carried plenty of intrigue, starting with a long-awaited look at the league’s newest star.

Brooklyn faced Cooper Flagg for the first time this season, the prospect many teams, including the Nets, spent last year positioning themselves for. The 2025 No. 1 pick quickly stirred some what-if thoughts among fans.

The game opened with an effic

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