The Dallas Mavericks pulled out an ugly victory at home against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night, winning 119-111. The Mavs were led by Anthony Davis, who had a monster 24-point, 14-rebound, 3-assist, 3-steal, 3-block performance in 32 minutes. Cooper Flagg also had 22 points, five rebounds and a career high of eight assists. Max Christie and Naji Marhsall had 15 and 17 points, respectively. Michael Porter Jr. led the way for the Nets with 34 points and six threes.

Dallas spent the first quarter absorbing punches and firing right back, never allowing Brooklyn to turn short bursts into sustained control. The Mavericks set the tone by leaning into physicality, choosing rim pressure and interior defense over a jump-shooting contest, and that approach consistently swung momentum back in thei

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