Flagg Leads Mavericks Past Nets With Career-High Assists

The Mavericks took control early and never trailed, building a 20-point advantage in the second quarter and carrying a 66-46 lead into halftime. Dallas won by 37 points, its largest margin of the game, in the first of two home games on consecutive nights.

Flagg made five of his first six shots and recorded his third straight double-double, along with his fourth of the season. Irving put up 21 points, with Daniel Gafford contributing 18 as Dallas shot 57.1%, a season high, and scored a season-best 130 points.

Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with 19 points and nine rebounds, while Nolan Traore scored 14. Julius Randle, playing in his home area, finished with 13 points. The Nets were coming off a 124-121 loss at Atlanta on Saturday and have now lost both games to open a four-game road trip.

Brooklyn rookie Mikel Brown Jr. sat out as he continues recovering from a back injury and has not yet been cleared to play on consecutive nights. The Nets visit New Orleans on Wednesday. Dallas hosts Indiana on November 9.