The Brooklyn Nets came up short in their 113-111 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Despite holding a 14-point lead at one point in the fourth quarter, the Nets failed to hold onto their momentum and lost by the result of a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer from Spencer Dinwiddie.
Kyrie Irving was sidelined for this game as he remains ineligible to play in games at Barclays Center. The Mavericks made it a point to double-team Kevin Durant early and often without having to account for another superstar on the floor.
Durant led the Nets with 23 points, six rebounds, and 10 assists despite the Mavericks’ efforts to load up on him to get the ball out of his hands. There were six total double-figure scorers for Brooklyn.
Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 37 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists while Dinwiddie chipped in 22 points along with the game-winner. Their impact proved to be too much for the Nets to overcome.
Here are the player grades after a heart-breaking loss to the Mavs: