Cooper Flagg had 25 points (14 in the first quarter, on a 3-pointer, 4 two-point baskets and 3 free throws) and a career-high 12 assists, and the Dallas Mavericks routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-93.
The Mavericks led by as many as 37 and never trailed, pulling away with a 31-9 run bridging the first and second quarters.
Kyrie Irving scored 21 points (12 in the paint) on 9 for 15 shooting. Flagg assisted on 5 of Daniel Gafford’s 7 baskets.
For the Nets, Michael Porter Jr. had 19 points and 9 rebounds but shot 5 for 15.
The Mavericks shot 57.1% from the field and 40.0% from 3 to the Nets’ 38.8% and 28.2%. They took 29 of their 84 shots at the rim (35%), the highest share of their season. They had averaged 24%. They outscored the Nets 58-31 off the bench. The Mavericks’ starters outscored the Nets 37-27 in 13 minutes together. Noah Clowney fouled out.