Brooklyn Nets vs Dallas Mavericks Picks and Predictions March 24th 2025

Mavericks Hit the Road Against Nets, Await Reinforcements

The Dallas Mavericks are in search of consistency as they hit the road to face the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. It marks the start of a four-game road trip for Dallas, a team struggling to regain momentum since their blockbuster trade last month that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis.

While Davis is nearing a return from a left adductor strain he suffered in his Dallas debut, the Mavericks (34-37) continue to battle injury woes and are looking to secure consecutive wins for the first time in over a month.

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The Ongoing Injury Crisis

Since Davis’ injury on February 8 in a 116-105 win over the Houston Rockets, the Mavericks have been in disarray, going 6-12. To make matters worse, star guard Kyrie Irving is out for the season with a torn ACL, while Dereck Lively II (ankle) and Daniel Gafford (knee) remain sidelined.

Davis, along with Lively and Gafford, has been rehabbing with the G League’s Texas Legends, with hopes of returning at some point during this road trip.

Despite the injury woes, the Mavericks avoided a fifth straight loss on Friday by defeating the Detroit Pistons 123-117. They shot 52.5% from the field, marking the third straight game shooting over 50%.

Key performances came from Spencer Dinwiddie, who scored a season-best 31 points, and P.J. Washington, who added 27 points on an efficient 56.9% shooting over his past three games.

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Nets Looking for Redemption

The Brooklyn Nets (23-48) have the NBA’s fifth worst record and are struggling to gain traction despite playing eight of their final 11 games at home. The Nets have endured a 3-14 skid over their last 17 games, including several narrow losses.

Brooklyn nearly erased a 20-point deficit before falling 108-103 to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Reserve Trendon Watford led the way with a season-high 26 points, while Cameron Johnson added 20 points, scoring 10 in the fourth quarter alone.

Coach Jordi Fernandez praised the effort despite the loss:

“Not quitting when you’re down 20, it’s extremely important,” Fernandez said. “We could have done things better, but I’m really proud of the way the guys played.”

Both D’Angelo Russell (ankle) and Ziaire Williams (hamstring) missed Saturday’s game and may be unavailable against Dallas as well.

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Key Matchup Factors

• Dallas Offense: The Mavericks have been inconsistent without Davis, but Dinwiddie and Washington have stepped up in recent games.
• Brooklyn Defense: The Nets have struggled to maintain leads, blowing five double-digit advantages since March 4.
• Injury Impact: The return of Anthony Davis could be pivotal, but his status remains uncertain.

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Prediction and Betting Tips

Given the Mavericks’ recent shooting efficiency and the Nets’ inability to hold leads, expect a high-scoring affair. If Davis remains sidelined, look for Spencer Dinwiddie and P.J. Washington to lead the charge for Dallas.

Prediction: Mavericks 118, Nets 107

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Final Thoughts

The Mavericks are desperate for consistency, while the Nets are searching for redemption in front of their home crowd. Both teams have significant injury concerns, but Dallas may have just enough firepower to pull off a win on the road.