Dallas delivers its largest victory margin against Brooklyn in franchise history as Flagg scores 25 points, Kyrie Irving adds 21 and the Mavericks dominate on both ends of the floor.

STWF SPORTS | DALLAS, TX | NOVEMBER 9, 2026 – The Dallas Mavericks delivered their most dominant performance of the young NBA season Sunday night, overwhelming the Brooklyn Nets 130-93 at American Airlines Center behind an outstanding all-around performance from Cooper Flagg.

Flagg finished with a game-high 25 points, a career-high 12 assists and five rebounds as Dallas improved to 6-4. Kyrie Irving contributed 21 points, while Daniel Gafford added 18 points and three blocked shots.

The 37-point victory marked Dallas’ largest winning margin against the Nets franchise in 91 all-time meetings, surpassing its previous record of 33 points established in 2006.

Brooklyn fell to 2-8.

Mavericks Establish Early Offensive Control

Dallas wasted little time setting the tone, opening the game with aggressive ball movement, efficient shooting and strong defensive execution.

Flagg scored 14 first-quarter points, helping the Mavericks build a 33-26 advantage after the opening 12 minutes.

The second-year guard continued controlling the offense throughout the second quarter, creating opportunities for teammates while attacking Brooklyn’s defense.

Dallas outscored the Nets 33-20 during the period, extending its advantage to 66-46 at halftime.

Flagg entered the break with 20 points, seven assists and four rebounds, highlighting one of his most complete first-half performances.

The Mavericks shot an impressive 61.9 percent from the field during the opening half, while holding Brooklyn to 38.5 percent.

Flagg Continues Making NBA History

Cooper Flagg: A Rising Star in the NBA

Flagg’s performance added several significant accomplishments to his growing NBA résumé.

His 12 assists established a new career high, surpassing his previous mark of 11.

The 19-year-old now has four career games with at least 10 assists, tying Shaun Livingston, LaMelo Ball and Scoot Henderson for the fifth-most such performances by a teenager in NBA history.

Flagg also increased his career assist total to 379, ranking second among teenagers in league history behind LeBron James.

His 25-point, 12-assist performance marked his third career game with at least 20 points and 10 assists, placing him among an exclusive group of teenage NBA playmakers.

Irving and Gafford Provide Strong Support

Irving delivered another efficient offensive performance, scoring 21 points on 9-of-15 shooting while contributing four assists.

The veteran guard recorded his 101st game with at least 20 points as a Maverick, moving closer to Steve Nash’s franchise total of 106.

Gafford dominated around the basket, finishing with 18 points on 7-of-8 shooting, five rebounds and three blocks.

His performance extended his streak of consecutive games with a blocked shot to 10, tying Brendan Haywood for the fourth-longest such streak to begin a season in Mavericks history.

Dallas Bench Delivers Season-Best Production

The Mavericks maintained their intensity throughout the second half, outscoring Brooklyn 34-25 in the third quarter and 30-22 in the fourth.

Dallas received a season-high 58 points from its reserves.

Santi Aldama contributed 12 points, while Zaccharie Risacher added 11 points and six rebounds.

Naji Marshall scored eight points, and Walter Clayton Jr. recorded six assists.

The balanced production allowed head coach Dusty May to utilize his bench extensively while maintaining a commanding advantage.

Mavericks Dominate Key Statistical Categories

Dallas finished shooting 57.1 percent from the field and 40 percent from three-point range.

The Mavericks also connected on 20 of 22 free throws, establishing a season-high 90.9 percent shooting performance from the line.

Dallas controlled the interior, outscoring Brooklyn 64-40 in the paint while recording 31 assists.

The Mavericks’ 130 points represented their highest offensive output under May.

Brooklyn struggled to establish an offensive rhythm, shooting 38.8 percent overall and 28.2 percent from beyond the arc.

Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 19 points, while Nolan Traoré contributed 14 and Julius Randle added 13.

STWF Sports Final Takeaway

Sunday’s victory represented a significant statement from a Mavericks team continuing to develop its identity under May.

Dallas combined efficient offense, unselfish ball movement and disciplined interior play to secure one of its most convincing victories in recent seasons.

With Flagg continuing to rewrite the teenage NBA record books, Irving providing veteran leadership and Gafford protecting the paint, the Mavericks demonstrated the potential of their evolving roster.

Dallas now turns its attention to Monday’s home matchup against the Indiana Pacers, looking to build on consecutive victories and maintain its early-season momentum.

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