In their most recent matchup on February 24, 2026, the defeated the Brooklyn Nets 123–114 at the Barclays Center, marking their second straight win in what analysts dubbed the "Tankathon Bowl". Tue, Feb 24 Mavericks won! Game Performance & Key Stats
: Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with 26 points, but the team struggled with defense and rebounding, losing the battle on the boards 44–28. Brooklyn Nets vs. Dallas Mavericks - Stream 2
The Mavericks secured the victory despite being severely shorthanded, playing without star rookie , Kyrie Irving , and Dereck Lively II . In their most recent matchup on February 24,
“I love the fact that the Mavs are playing at a (much) faster pace, than last year. Faster pace leads to easier baskets, and more open looks.” MavsBoard · 2 years ago playing without star rookie