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The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 113–105 on January 12 at the American Airlines Center, staying below the Vegas total of 218.5 in a defensive battle. C. Flagg led Dallas with 27 points while N. Marshall added 22, as the Mavericks shot 50.6 percent from the field and made 15 three-pointers to control the pace. Brooklyn's M. Porter Jr. paced the visitors with 28 points and D. Sharpe contributed 14, but the Nets shot just 45.3 percent and managed only 9 three-pointers despite out-rebounding Dallas 43–37. Dallas's defense was decisive, holding a 118.9 offensive rating against a 106.3 defensive rating, while Brooklyn struggled with 17 turnovers compared to Dallas's 12. The third quarter proved crucial for Brooklyn, who outscored Dallas 32–28, but the Mavericks' 29-point fourth quarter sealed the outcome. The loss leaves Brooklyn searching for consistency in the Eastern Conference race.
