The Brooklyn Nets (23-49) were hoping to wash off the disappointment of their 3-game road trip that saw them lose every game that they played, including some very winnable games in Indiana. With Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks (35-37) coming to town,

Brooklyn threw out a non-competitive lineup, starting players like Keon Johnson and Tyrese Martin, but they stayed within striking distance for most of the game. It was a good first game back for Davis so he can get his playing legs back under him, and we'll see if he's able to go on Tuesday night against the Knicks.

Naji Marshall scored 22 points off the bench to lead the visiting Mavericks to a 120-101 rout of the Nets​ on Monday night.