Nets vs Mavericks

2022 - 10 - 28

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Watch Live: Brooklyn Nets vs. Dallas Mavericks, 7:30 PM EST on ... (NetsDaily)

Now that we've all survived 24 hours since the Ben Simmons pass heard 'round the world, it's time to move on and talk about the Brooklyn Nets getting their ...

[notable basketball connoisseur Shannon Sharpe](https://twitter.com/ShannonSharpe/status/1585451344894210048) (?) that he is not afraid to shoot the basketball. Even if the Nets weren’t on the second night of a back-to-back, it’s a dangerous matchup. Offensively, the Mavericks have just been a nightmare to guard, with the highest offensive rating in the league thus far. On Thursday night the Nets welcome Luka Doncic to Barclays Center where they’ll hope to slow down the league’s top offense (122.6 ORTG). One would imagine it is some combination of Simmons and Royce O’Neale defending Doncic, unafraid to switch Nic Claxton onto him if there is a screen set by Wood. Whereas Dallas’ attack last season was largely a my-turn, your-turn (but mostly my turn) situation with Jalen Brunson and Spencer Dinwiddie alongside Doncic, he and Wood have developed a real two-man game.

Mavericks Odds: How to bet the Dallas Mavericks vs Brooklyn Nets (Mavs Moneyball)

In short, the Nets stink. Their iso-heavy brand of basketball is predictable and overly relies on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving's ability to hit a high ...

He should tally his highest minute total thus far and his ability to hit pick-and-pop 3s will be huge. He will get to his spots and shoot over the top of you. The other players to watch will be Kyrie Irving and Christian Wood. At the very least, if he can score on Simmons in the post, it could force the Nets to send a second defender and that could lead to cleaner looks for our offense. The problem will come if the help doesn't come and the Nets are comfortable leaving Simmons on an island. And yet, fans should still be weary because of the fact that Kevin Durant is still a top 5ish basketball player on the planet and capable of rendering your defensive schemes useless.

Mavericks vs Nets Picks and Predictions: Dallas Gets Right Against ... (Covers.com)

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Dallas Mavericks at Brooklyn Nets on October 27. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

[Christian Wood](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/10661/christian-wood) and [JaVale McGee](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/2000/javale-mcgee) into the front-court rotation, particularly as Wood gives opposing offenses a new player to target in the pick-and-roll outside of [Luka Doncic](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/17457/luka-doncic). This game should be an offensive showcase due to the otherworldly scoring and playmaking talent on hand. Most of that rating was earned as the Mavs ran up the score against a depleted Memphis Grizzlies team on the heels of a grueling back-to-back. The Mavericks are the No.1 offense in the NBA through three games, posting a 121.2 offensive rating. His rate of scoring at the rim has fallen dramatically since his Achilles injury, and his tired legs are likely to impact his game more than they might have in the past. [NBA odds](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/odds) have seen line movement from as much as Mavericks +2.5 to -2.5. While the Mavericks might be a one tricky pony, at least their trick is damn impressive. That’s all contributed to a lackluster 1-3 record against the spread this season. First and foremost, is the play of Simmons two years ago might have been the perfect defensive foil for Doncic, but in the current incarnation, he’ll be lucky to stay on the court through three quarters. With both the Mavericks and the Nets still searching for their second win, neither team can be particularly thrilled with the way the season has started. Tonight’s premier NBA matchup is a showdown between the 1-2 Dallas Mavericks and the 1-3 Brooklyn Nets.

Nets vs. Mavericks prediction, odds, spread, line: 2022 NBA picks ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's computer model simulated Dallas Mavericks vs. Brooklyn Nets 10000 times and revealed its NBA picks.

- Nets vs. [Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the Nets vs. Mavs](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/game-forecast/NBA_20221027_DAL@BKN/). [Kyrie Irving](/nba/players/1779901/kyrie-irving/) is off to a strong start to his season as well. [Kevin Durant](/nba/players/1231866/kevin-durant/) to come through when needed. Despite that, Dallas isn't a lock to cover the Mavericks vs. You can [head to SportsLine to see its picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/mavericks-vs-nets-line-picks-advanced-computer-nba-model-releases-selections-for-thursdays-matchup/#ttag=10262022_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_nba_model_netsmavericks). The Mavericks are 2.5-point favorites in the latest Mavericks vs. [NBA](/nba/) game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated [NBA picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/picks/) over the past four seasons. Brooklyn will be without [Seth Curry](/nba/players/2089523/seth-curry/) (ankle), [Joe Harris](/nba/players/2135535/joe-harris/) (ankle), [Markieff Morris](/nba/players/1646570/markieff-morris/) (personal) and [T.J. Warren](/nba/players/2135570/t-j-warren/) (foot), while Dallas is missing [Davis Bertans](/nba/players/1831130/davis-bertans/) (knee) and [Frank Ntilikina](/nba/players/2485063/frank-ntilikina/) (ankle), with [Tim Hardaway Jr](/nba/players/2067672/tim-hardaway-jr/). The Mavericks are averaging 118 points per game this season, while the Nets average 110.

Mavericks vs. Nets - NBA Game Recap - October 27, 2022 | ESPN (ESPN)

Visit ESPN for the game recap of the Dallas Mavericks vs. Brooklyn Nets NBA basketball game on October 27, 2022.

[Kyrie Irving](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6442/kyrie-irving) scored 39 points and [Kevin Durant](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3202/kevin-durant) had 37 for the Nets, who have run into some of the NBA's most dynamic players this week and fallen short each time. Coach Steve Nash said he is getting closer to playing and the team would see how he feels Friday. Mavericks: Dallas begins a five-game homestand that ends with the return matchup with the Nets on Nov. The Mavs led by two with under a minute remaining in regulation and appeared to have an insurance basket when Durant was called for goaltending on Doncic’s drive. ... Hardaway scored 18 points after missing the loss in New Orleans on Tuesday because of right foot soreness. After Irving made two free throws, Kleber and Bullock hit consecutive 3s to make it 123-114. “Obviously, Luka is probably the best guy to make tough shots and make shots when they count, but he also knows when to make the right basketball plays,” Kleber said. First it was [Ja Morant](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4279888/ja-morant) with 38 points in Memphis and then [Giannis Antetokounmpo](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3032977/giannis-antetokounmpo) with 43 on Wednesday night in Milwaukee. [Ben Simmons](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3907387/ben-simmons) stole the ball from Doncic and set up Durant for a dunk with 8.8 seconds remaining. [Luka Doncic](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3945274/luka-doncic)'s pass to [Reggie Bullock](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2528779/reggie-bullock) with a second left in regulation led to a missed shot, the [Dallas Mavericks](http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/dal/dallas-mavericks) weren't discouraged. [Maxi Kleber](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2960236/maxi-kleber) and Bullock for 3s in the extra period as Dallas built a nine-point lead en route to its first road victory of the season. [Tim Hardaway Jr](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2528210/tim-hardaway-jr).

Nets fall short in OT to Mavs, 129-125, despite Kyrie Irving and Kevin ... (NetsDaily)

The Brooklyn Nets have officially opened the season 1-4. Not great. To be clear, the Net didn't fold easily in this one. Brooklyn, coming off a tough road ...

The Mavericks continued to get points on wide-open pick-and-pops when the Nets sent two on the ball to Luka—one from Maxi Kleber and a second from Reggie Bullock. Allowing nine overtime points on what was largely the same play effectively ended the game, especially when Doncic hit a floater over Yuta Watanabe to put the Mavericks up nine with just over a minute to spare. It came when Kevin Durant was shooting free throws and it appeared to land somewhere between Doncic and Nets forward Nic Claxton, who was at the scorer’s table. Dallas was unable to score on the final possession after a missed Reggie Bullock three and on to overtime, we went. Then, it was Irving who hit this deep three over Luka Doncic to put the Nets up four with just over three minutes remaining. It was Doncic’s turn to punch back with six straight points to put the Mavericks up by two points. Brooklyn then proceeded to go on a nice 13-4 run when Durant checked in at the 7-minute mark in the second quarter, with Durant scoring or assisting on seven of those points. And he takes his time a lot and gets to the free-throw line,” said Irving of the 23-year-old. Yuta Watanabe hit two straight threes to shrink the gap, the first from the left corner and the second on a pick-and-pop with Kyrie Irving. Both teams played to a virtual standstill in the third quarter until the very end when Dallas stretched its lead to 90-84. Brooklyn entered the second quarter and closed the gap with Doncic on the bench. “Duke, I think came in and did a good job of putting pressure on the rim.”

Fan Arrested After Throwing Cup Toward Luka Dončić During Mavs ... (Bleacher Report)

Thursday's game between the Brooklyn Nets and Dallas Mavericks was brought to a halt after a fan threw a drink onto the court. The fan appeared to be aiming ...

[Tim Bontemps](https://twitter.com/TimBontemps/status/1585816816135262209), the fan attempted to beat a hasty retreat but was stopped by arena security. He was also banned from TD Garden, the Celtics' home arena. The Hall of Fame point guard was handed a $50,000 fine.