Dallas Mavericks seek to end three-game road losing streak

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The Dallas Mavericks will try to break a three-game losing streak when they play the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. The game is set to start at 7:30 p.m. EDT in New York. The Mavericks have a record of 34 wins and 37 losses, placing them 11th in the Western Conference. They have struggled away from home, winning only 14 of 35 games. In contrast, the Nets are 23-48, sitting in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. They have won only 11 of their 33 home games this season. On the defensive end, Brooklyn ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference, allowing an average of 111.4 points per game. Dallas allows more points per game, giving up 46.8% shooting to opponents. The Mavericks are known for their long-range shooting, averaging 12.9 three-pointers made per game. Key players for the Mavericks include Kyrie Irving, who averages 24.7 points, and Naji Marshall, who has been scoring 22.2 points per game recently. For the Nets, Nic Claxton is averaging 10 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson has been performing well with 15.9 points over the last 10 games. Both teams have struggled recently. The Nets have a 2-8 record in their last 10 games, while the Mavericks share the same record. Several players are dealing with injuries, affecting both teams' line-ups.


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