Nets’ inept offense no match for Cooper Flagg, Mavericks in fourth straight loss
NY Post
The Nets dropped their fourth straight game Monday, beaten by Cooper Flagg and their own sloppiness.
Their start was slow. Their shots were off. Their defense was sorry.
Add it all up, and the Nets suffered a 113-105 loss to Dallas before 18,632 at American Airlines Center in a game that had lottery implications — and was a stark reminder of just how important that lottery can be.
After being rested the night prior, Michael Porter Jr. returned with a game-high 28 points on 6-for-10 shooting from deep and nine rebounds. But no other Net mustered more than 14 as they were just 9-for-37 shooting from 3-point range.
Meanwhile, 2025 top overall pick Flagg had 27 points and five assists. The Nets doubled him but their rotations were too slow and sloppy. The rookie even shook off a twisted ankle in the third to make big plays in the fourth.
“He was exceptional,” Jordi Fernández said of Flagg. “I’m sure very fun to watch for a lot of fans. The sky’s the limit for this kid.”
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