Nets vs. Mavericks: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Brooklyn Nets (0-1) play against the Dallas Mavericks (1-0) at American Airlines Center
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Game Time: 8:30 PM EDT on Friday October 27, 2023
Brooklyn Nets 0, Dallas Mavericks 0 (8:30 pm ET)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Just minutes away from Mavs vs Nets starting here at @AACenter and huge applause as they just announced the early 2-0 lead for the Rangers! – 8:28 PM
Just minutes away from Mavs vs Nets starting here at @AACenter and huge applause as they just announced the early 2-0 lead for the Rangers! – 8:28 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
“I want him to be Devin Booker someday.” — Chauncey Billups on Shaedon Sharpe – 8:21 PM
“I want him to be Devin Booker someday.” — Chauncey Billups on Shaedon Sharpe – 8:21 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Shaedon Sharpe will start in place of the injured Anfernee Simons (thumb), per Chauncey Billups. pic.twitter.com/BJqLb0MJ2b – 8:20 PM
Shaedon Sharpe will start in place of the injured Anfernee Simons (thumb), per Chauncey Billups. pic.twitter.com/BJqLb0MJ2b – 8:20 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Chauncey Billups says Shaedon Sharpe will start tonight in Anfernee Simons’ place. – 8:18 PM
Chauncey Billups says Shaedon Sharpe will start tonight in Anfernee Simons’ place. – 8:18 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs scored 10 of their 26 first-quarter points on the fastbreak. They had 21 fastbreak points on Opening Night in Brooklyn. There is a definite commitment to playing faster. – 8:15 PM
#Cavs scored 10 of their 26 first-quarter points on the fastbreak. They had 21 fastbreak points on Opening Night in Brooklyn. There is a definite commitment to playing faster. – 8:15 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Williams, Lively, Irving, Doncic
Nets starters: Bridges, Finney-Smith, Simmons, Thomas, Dinwiddie.
7:40 tip @971TheFreak – 8:06 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Williams, Lively, Irving, Doncic
Nets starters: Bridges, Finney-Smith, Simmons, Thomas, Dinwiddie.
7:40 tip @971TheFreak – 8:06 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets starters for tonight’s game at Dallas:
Spencer Dinwiddie
Cam Thomas
Mikal Bridges
Dorian Finney-Smith
Ben Simmons
Cam Thomas gets the nod. This will be the seventh start of his NBA career (four last season, two as a rookie). – 8:02 PM
Nets starters for tonight’s game at Dallas:
Spencer Dinwiddie
Cam Thomas
Mikal Bridges
Dorian Finney-Smith
Ben Simmons
Cam Thomas gets the nod. This will be the seventh start of his NBA career (four last season, two as a rookie). – 8:02 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets starters for tonight’s game at Dallas:
Cam Thomas
Mikal Bridges
Dorian Finney-Smith
Spencer Dinwiddie
Ben Simmons
Cam Thomas gets the nod. This will be the seventh start of his NBA career (four last season, two as a rookie). – 8:01 PM
Nets starters for tonight’s game at Dallas:
Cam Thomas
Mikal Bridges
Dorian Finney-Smith
Spencer Dinwiddie
Ben Simmons
Cam Thomas gets the nod. This will be the seventh start of his NBA career (four last season, two as a rookie). – 8:01 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Ex-Jazz coach Quin Snyder unsurprised by Jalen Brunson’s ascent with #Knicks.
“That (2022 playoff) series, he was the best player on the floor and Luka (Doncic) was out, and there’s times where he was the best player on the floor when Luka was in.” nydailynews.com/2023/10/27/ex-… – 7:56 PM
Ex-Jazz coach Quin Snyder unsurprised by Jalen Brunson’s ascent with #Knicks.
“That (2022 playoff) series, he was the best player on the floor and Luka (Doncic) was out, and there’s times where he was the best player on the floor when Luka was in.” nydailynews.com/2023/10/27/ex-… – 7:56 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
While Mavs enter the game healthy, Nets are w/o injured starters Cam Johnson and Nic Claxton. – 7:10 PM
While Mavs enter the game healthy, Nets are w/o injured starters Cam Johnson and Nic Claxton. – 7:10 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Vaughn when asked if he ever wonders ‘what could’ve been’ if Kyrie Irving hadn’t asked out: “I think it’s next (man up) and start for us to think about this team here. So definitely appreciate my connection with him, but I’m glad I’m coaching this team right now, yeah.” #nets – 7:09 PM
Vaughn when asked if he ever wonders ‘what could’ve been’ if Kyrie Irving hadn’t asked out: “I think it’s next (man up) and start for us to think about this team here. So definitely appreciate my connection with him, but I’m glad I’m coaching this team right now, yeah.” #nets – 7:09 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jacque Vaughn acknowledged the #Mavs ability to punish teams in drop coverage with Luka Doncic. Says the #Nets will have to be careful. Curious what that does to limit Day’Ron Sharpe’s minutes. – 7:07 PM
Jacque Vaughn acknowledged the #Mavs ability to punish teams in drop coverage with Luka Doncic. Says the #Nets will have to be careful. Curious what that does to limit Day’Ron Sharpe’s minutes. – 7:07 PM
Evan Barnes @evan_b
Dorian Finney-Smith will start tonight. Jacque Vaughn is withholding naming his 5th starter for now tonight alongside Simmons, Bridges and Dinwiddie #Nets – 7:06 PM
Dorian Finney-Smith will start tonight. Jacque Vaughn is withholding naming his 5th starter for now tonight alongside Simmons, Bridges and Dinwiddie #Nets – 7:06 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
With injuries to Clayton and Thomas, Brooklyn will start Dorian Finney-Smith. – 7:05 PM
With injuries to Clayton and Thomas, Brooklyn will start Dorian Finney-Smith. – 7:05 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jacque Vaughn said the #Nets are just “being precautious” with Cam Johnson. Said Nic Claxton is day-to-day. – 7:03 PM
Jacque Vaughn said the #Nets are just “being precautious” with Cam Johnson. Said Nic Claxton is day-to-day. – 7:03 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
A good reporter finally shows up to ask Kidd a good question, about how he juggles having dual ballhandlers in Doncic and Irving.
Kudos to this fifth-grader from Missouri. pic.twitter.com/Hwgyexkc8C – 7:03 PM
A good reporter finally shows up to ask Kidd a good question, about how he juggles having dual ballhandlers in Doncic and Irving.
Kudos to this fifth-grader from Missouri. pic.twitter.com/Hwgyexkc8C – 7:03 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
A warm welcome back for @doefinney_10 🙌 pic.twitter.com/GiHl0RTAKm – 7:00 PM
A warm welcome back for @doefinney_10 🙌 pic.twitter.com/GiHl0RTAKm – 7:00 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
Starters for tonight vs. Detroit:
#LetsFly35 pic.twitter.com/8Rbb6OR8cw – 6:36 PM
Starters for tonight vs. Detroit:
#LetsFly35 pic.twitter.com/8Rbb6OR8cw – 6:36 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Lesgetit!
#LetsFly35 | @CrumblCookies pic.twitter.com/5pC3cnB7ea – 6:31 PM
Lesgetit!
#LetsFly35 | @CrumblCookies pic.twitter.com/5pC3cnB7ea – 6:31 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Cam Johnson is OUT tonight for the @BrooklynNets vs Dallas. – 6:29 PM
Cam Johnson is OUT tonight for the @BrooklynNets vs Dallas. – 6:29 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets forward Cam Johnson has been downgraded from questionable to out tonight vs the #Mavs with a left calf contusion. #nba – 6:28 PM
#Nets forward Cam Johnson has been downgraded from questionable to out tonight vs the #Mavs with a left calf contusion. #nba – 6:28 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets say Cam Johnson (left calf contusion) has been downgraded to OUT tonight at Dallas. – 6:22 PM
Nets say Cam Johnson (left calf contusion) has been downgraded to OUT tonight at Dallas. – 6:22 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
INJURY REPORT vs DET
Bryce McGowens has been upgraded and will be available to play.
Cody Martin (L Knee Soreness) is out.
James Bouknight (L Knee Surgery) is out.
Frank Ntilikina (L Tibia Fracture) is out.
#LetsFly35 | @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/QhDLfvt5tv – 6:21 PM
INJURY REPORT vs DET
Bryce McGowens has been upgraded and will be available to play.
Cody Martin (L Knee Soreness) is out.
James Bouknight (L Knee Surgery) is out.
Frank Ntilikina (L Tibia Fracture) is out.
#LetsFly35 | @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/QhDLfvt5tv – 6:21 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
I’m told there will be separate tribute videos for Dorian Finney-Smith and Spencer Dinwiddie. If Finney-Smith starts, he will be introduced last and his video will play beforehand. – 6:20 PM
I’m told there will be separate tribute videos for Dorian Finney-Smith and Spencer Dinwiddie. If Finney-Smith starts, he will be introduced last and his video will play beforehand. – 6:20 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
In addition to Victor Wembanyama, @TimMartin_TX has trained Trae Young, Rudy Gobert, Tyrese Maxey, Nic Claxton and many others.
He talks about how he started working with @Wemby in 2020 and the moment he realized Wemby is special. WATCH: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:07 PM
In addition to Victor Wembanyama, @TimMartin_TX has trained Trae Young, Rudy Gobert, Tyrese Maxey, Nic Claxton and many others.
He talks about how he started working with @Wemby in 2020 and the moment he realized Wemby is special. WATCH: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:07 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dorian Finney-Smith gives update on father, whom Mavs helped secure release from prison dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 5:06 PM
Dorian Finney-Smith gives update on father, whom Mavs helped secure release from prison dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 5:06 PM
Evan Barnes @evan_b
Kyrie Irving had praise for Cam Thomas ahead of tonight’s Nets-Mavericks game. Thomas returned the favor calling Irving a “big brother” ahead of Irving’s 1st game vs his former team.
newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 4:31 PM
Kyrie Irving had praise for Cam Thomas ahead of tonight’s Nets-Mavericks game. Thomas returned the favor calling Irving a “big brother” ahead of Irving’s 1st game vs his former team.
newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 4:31 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavericks fan favorite Dorian Finney-Smith expects emotional return to AAC as a Net dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 3:59 PM
Mavericks fan favorite Dorian Finney-Smith expects emotional return to AAC as a Net dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 3:59 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
For Mavs vs Nets tonight, Brooklyn lists Nic Claxton as out (left ankle sprain). Appeared to get hurt in 1st half Wednesday but still played 14 2nd half mins. Per excellent Nets reporter @NYPost_Lewis, he was in a walking boot at shootaround today.
Claxton last season joined… – 2:48 PM
For Mavs vs Nets tonight, Brooklyn lists Nic Claxton as out (left ankle sprain). Appeared to get hurt in 1st half Wednesday but still played 14 2nd half mins. Per excellent Nets reporter @NYPost_Lewis, he was in a walking boot at shootaround today.
Claxton last season joined… – 2:48 PM