After trailing by as many as 17 points, the Nets defeated the Mavericks, 102-99. Kevin Durant led the Nets with 24 points (11 in the 4th quarter) and seven rebounds, while James Harden added 23 points (16 in the 2nd half), nine rebounds and 12 assists in the victory. Luka Doncic led all scorers with 28 points, six rebounds and nine assists for the Mavericks in the losing effort. The Nets improve to 17-7 on the season, while the Mavericks fall to 11-12.