Mavericks Explode Past Nets in NY Blizzard Game

Bagley's 22 points lead Dallas to 123-114 victory over Brooklyn despite travel chaos

Apr. 10, 2026 at 7:38am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a basketball game, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a dynamic, fragmented composition.The Mavericks' explosive offensive performance in the face of travel disruptions showcases the team's resilience and depth.NYC Today

The Dallas Mavericks overcame a chaotic travel day caused by a blizzard to dominate the Brooklyn Nets 123-114 in New York. Marvin Bagley III led the Mavericks with 22 points, while Brandon Williams added a double-double with 19 points and 10 assists. The Mavericks put up a season-high 76 points in the first half, showcasing their offensive firepower despite playing without top draft pick Cooper Flagg due to injury.

Why it matters

The Mavericks' ability to overcome the travel disruptions and put on an offensive showcase highlights their depth and resilience as a team. The game also raises questions about whether the Mavericks are better off without Flagg, their injured top draft pick, or if his absence is simply a testament to the team's overall talent.

The details

The Mavericks and Nets were both stranded in different cities due to the blizzard, only arriving in New York on Tuesday afternoon with little time to rest before the game. Despite the chaos, the Mavericks came out firing, scoring 76 points in the first half - a season high. Marvin Bagley III led the way with 22 points, while Naji Marshall added 21 and Brandon Williams recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 assists. The Nets, who have now lost five straight, were led by Michael Porter Jr.'s 26 points and 22 from Noah Clowney.

  • The Mavericks and Nets were both stranded in different cities due to a blizzard on Sunday.
  • The teams finally arrived in New York on Tuesday afternoon, just hours before the game.

The players

Marvin Bagley III

The Mavericks' leading scorer with 22 points in the game.

Brandon Williams

Recorded a double-double for the Mavericks with 19 points and 10 assists.

Michael Porter Jr.

Led the Nets with 26 points in the losing effort.

Noah Clowney

Contributed 22 points for the Nets off the bench.

Cooper Flagg

The Mavericks' top draft pick who missed his fourth straight game due to a sprained left foot.

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What they’re saying

“We must have left our legs in Indiana, but the guys showed a lot of heart to come out and play like that after the travel issues.”

— Jason Kidd, Mavericks Head Coach

“It's tough to keep losing like this, but we have to find a way to bounce back. The effort was there, we just couldn't match their intensity in the first half.”

— Mikal Bridges, Nets Forward

What’s next

The Mavericks will host the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, while the Nets will look to snap their losing streak against the San Antonio Spurs on the same day.

The takeaway

The Mavericks' ability to overcome travel disruptions and put on an offensive showcase highlights their depth and resilience as a team. However, the game also raises questions about whether the team is better off without their top draft pick Cooper Flagg, or if his absence is simply a testament to the team's overall talent.