- Matchup: Dallas Mavericks vs. Brooklyn Nets
- Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: YES Network
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On Tuesday, the Barclays Center will host the match between the Brooklyn Nets (15-41) and the Dallas Mavericks (20-36).
In their previous encounter, the Mavericks triumphed over the Pacers, securing a 134-130 victory. Dallas committed 13 fouls, while the Pacers were called for 23. The Mavericks converted 20 of 42 shots from beyond the arc. Indiana shot 80.0% from the free-throw line, making 16 out of 20 attempts. They recorded a total of 39 rebounds (9 offensive, 30 defensive) and managed 2 blocked shots. Indiana delivered 37 assists and registered 8 steals. Defensively, the Mavericks allowed their opponents to shoot 50.0% from the field, yielding 47 of 94 shots. Dallas recorded 29 assists, forced 16 turnovers, and achieved 9 steals. On the boards, they totaled 45 rebounds, including 10 offensive. From the charity stripe, the Mavericks made 21 of 32 attempts, resulting in a 65.6% success rate. Overall, Dallas concluded the game with a shooting percentage of 54.3% (51 of 94) and made 11 out of 28 three-point attempts.
Khris Middleton was a standout performer in the matchup, boasting a shooting percentage of 73.3% from the field. He contributed 7 assists during his 30 minutes on the floor, alongside 7 rebounds, culminating in 25 points from 11 out of 15 shooting.
The Mavericks bring a record of 20-36 into this contest. They average 14.6 turnovers per game and commit 18.4 fouls per outing. As a team, Dallas secures 44.7 rebounds per game and has accumulated 1,405 assists this season, placing them 26th in the league. The Mavericks’ three-point shooting stands at 34.2% (605 of 1,767 attempts), and they convert 74.4% of their free-throw shots. Averaging 114.3 points per game, they rank 22nd in the league while shooting 47.1% from the field.
On the defensive end, Dallas forces 13.6 turnovers per game and averages 21.1 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 34.2% from beyond the arc and rank 21st in points allowed per game (117.7). The Mavericks permit a field goal percentage of 46.7% (2,467 of 5,278) and yield 47.1 rebounds per game, ranking 18th in assists surrendered with 1,540.
In their last outing, the Nets fell to the Hawks with a score of 115-104. Brooklyn allowed Atlanta to secure 52 rebounds, with 15 on the offensive end. From three-point range, they shot 39.4%, making 13 of 33 attempts, and finished 18 of 21 from the charity stripe (85.7%). The Hawks converted 42 out of 87 field goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 48.3%. Overall, the Nets achieved 38 out of 85 from the field (44.7%) and made 12 of their 34 three-point attempts (35.3%). They hit 16 of 22 free throws, accounting for 72.7%. The Hawks committed 16 personal fouls, sending the Nets to the free-throw line multiple times. Brooklyn recorded 9 steals, while also turning the ball over 13 times. The Nets gathered a total of 34 rebounds, combining 25 defensive and 9 offensive boards.
Michael Porter Jr. made an impact for the Nets, shooting 8 out of 19 (42.1%) with 7 rebounds and totaling 18 points alongside 6 assists during his 35 minutes of play.
Brooklyn’s record stands at 15-41 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 44.3% from the field, placing them last in the league. The Nets have totalled 5,980 points (106.8 per game) and secured an average of 40.5 rebounds. They average 25.4 assists (20th in the league) and commit 15.6 turnovers per game. Brooklyn also fouls an average of 20.1 times per game and registers a free-throw success rate of 77.2%.
Defensively, the Nets allow 37.4% from three-point territory (695 of 1,857) and 78.4% from the free-throw line. They give up an average of 27.3 assists and 43.1 rebounds per game, ranking 20th and 10th in the NBA, respectively. Brooklyn ranks 12th in the league in points allowed with an average of 114.7. They force 13.9 turnovers while allowing teams to shoot 49.2% from the field, putting them 29th in the league.
Who will emerge victorious tonight and cover the spread?
Prediction: Go with Dallas
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