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Brooklyn Nets vs. Dallas Mavericks: How to Watch, Game Preview, TV Channel, Betting Odds

The Nets look to snap a three-game skid.

Kyler Fox

Feb 6, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) drives to the basket as Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) defends during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Feb 6, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) drives to the basket as Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) defends during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images / John Jones-Imagn Images
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For the first time this season, the Brooklyn Nets will take on the new-look Dallas Mavericks in hopes of snapping a three-game losing streak. Each squad is 2-8 in their last 10 games, however sit on vastly different situations. Dallas remains tied for the Western Conference's 10-seed, while Brooklyn would need a miracle to sneak into the postseason. With multiple stars not expected to play, tonight will serve as an auditon for younger contributors hopeful for a larger role next season.

ODDS: 

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

The Nets enter the day as one-point favorites against the Mavericks, and the total over/under is 217.5 points.

KEYS TO THE GAME: 

1. If Anthony Davis Sits, Capitalize on the Interior. For the first time since Feb. 8, Davis hasn't been immediately listed as "out." He carries a "questionable" status into tonight, but may not return just yet. That would point to Kai Jones serving as Dallas' starting center, a reality Jordi Fernandez should look to exploit early on through Nic Claxton and Day'Ron Sharpe.

2. Continue Trendon Watford's Hot Streak. In four-straight games, Watford has eclipsed double-digits in the scoring column, including a season-high 26 point-effort in Saturday night's loss to the Indiana Pacers. A bright spot of the Nets' recent struggles, Watford should be a primary offensive weapon going forward.

3. Build Defensive Confidence. Brooklyn's defense—the most glaring reason for its March slump—has cost the Nets several games in key moments against difficult competition. In a matchup with the reeling Mavericks, Fernandez and company have the chance to establish some confidence on that end of the court heading into the offseason.

RECORDS: 

Brooklyn Nets (23-48) vs. Dallas Mavericks (34-37)

INJURIES: 

Check out Nets on SI later today for an updated injury report.

WHEN: 

March 14, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. EST

LOCATION: 

Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY

TV/RADIO: 

YES Network, NBA League Pass, WFAN (660AM/101.9FM)

FINAL WORD:  

Tonight kicks off a three-game homestand for Brooklyn, with contests against the Toronto Raptors and LA Clippers to follow. The former is slated for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST, while the latter is scheduled for Friday at 7:30 p.m. EST.

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Kyler Fox
KYLER FOX

Kyler is a staff writer for Brooklyn Nets on SI, where he covers all things related to the team. He is also the managing editor of The Torch, St. John's University's independent student-run newspaper.

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