Mavericks beat Nets 120-101, Davis returned and Marshall scored 22 points

On March 25, the NBA regular season ushered in a clash between the East and West divisions, with the Dallas Mavericks away challenging the Brooklyn Nets. In the end, the Mavericks relied on a stable offensive rhythm to beat the Nets 120-101, giving their opponents a 4-game losing streak. In this game, Davis returned and contributed 12 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, while Marshall scored a team-high 22 points, becoming the key to the Mavericks' victory. For the Nets, Claxton performed well, scoring 19 points and 7 rebounds, and Johnson also contributed 17 points and 8 assists, but still failed to stop the team's losing streak.

In the first quarter, Davis, who had just returned, was in hot form, helping the Mavericks to a good start of 8-2. Although the Nets adjusted immediately and were in a stalemate with the Mavericks, Christie broke out at the critical moment and led the Mavericks to establish a 15-point lead in a single quarter.

Entering the second quarter, the Nets tried to narrow the gap, continuously strengthening their defense and improving their outside shooting, but the Mavericks quickly adjusted, stabilized the situation, maintained a double-digit lead, and entered the halftime break with a clear advantage.

In the second half, the Nets tried to catch up with three-pointers, but the Mavericks showed great execution and sent out a 7-0 attack wave, which again widened the gap to more than 20 points. Davis' return made the Mavericks more confident on both offense and defense. The team always controlled the rhythm and did not give the Nets any chance to turn around. In the end, the Mavericks easily defeated the Nets 120-101 and won a big victory.

Mavericks player statistics

Marshall 22 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, Washington 16 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, Dinwiddie 16 points, 1 rebound, 12 assists, 4 steals, Williams 15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, Kai Jones 13 points, 9 rebounds, Davis 12 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, Christie 10 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, Klay 8 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, Powell 4 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, Hardy 4 points, 2 assists

Nets player statistics

Claxton 19 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, Johnson 17 points, 2 rebounds, 8 assists, Watford 12 points, 1 rebound, 4 assists, Sharp 10 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, Lewis 9 points, 2 rebounds, Keon Johnson 8 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, Wilson 8 points, 2 rebounds, Clowney 6 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, Tyrese Martin 6 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, Zawi 6 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist

In this game, the Mavericks showed a strong desire to win, and Davis' return further strengthened the team's offensive and defensive strength. The team blossomed in many places, with Marshall, Dinwiddie, Washington and others all performing well, ensuring that the team always maintained the lead.

On the other hand, the Nets lacked continuity on the offensive end. Although Claxton and Johnson played well, the overall teamwork was still insufficient. The team has suffered 4 consecutive losses. If it cannot adjust its status as soon as possible, it may fall into a more passive position in the fight for a playoff spot. For the Mavericks, this victory undoubtedly boosted the team's confidence. As the regular season enters its final stage, they need to maintain this momentum and meet the challenges of the playoffs in a better state.