Brooklyn Nets vs Dallas Mavericks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 12, 2026
Final · NBA · Tip-off 8:30 PM ET at American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Final Total: 218
under — the Brooklyn Nets and Dallas Mavericks combined for 218, under the 218.5 total.
Game Recap
Brooklyn's last visit to Dallas in December ended in a 230-point explosion, but this rematch took a far different path. The Nets and Mavericks combined for just 218 points—a half-point under the market total of 218.5—as a lower-scoring second half proved decisive in Dallas's 113–105 victory.
The first half stayed competitive, with both teams combining for 101 points through two quarters. The third period threatened to break the total open, as the teams poured in 60 combined points—the game's highest-scoring quarter—but momentum shifted down the stretch. A 57-point fourth quarter closed out the night, leaving the combined total just shy of the number. Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with 28 points and 9 rebounds, while Day'Ron Sharpe added 14 points and 12 boards. For Dallas, Cooper Flagg orchestrated the offense with 27 points and 5 assists, and Naji Marshall chipped in 22 points on 9 assists. Klay Thompson contributed 18 points off the bench. DAGGER leaned under on the 218.5 number, and it cashed.
Box Score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 22 | 32 | 28 | 105 | |
| 32 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 113 |
Top Performers
| # | Player | Pos | Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Michael Porter Jr. | F | 28 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | |
| #20 | Day'Ron Sharpe | C | 14 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| #33 | Nic Claxton | C | 13 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| #32 | Cooper Flagg | F | 27 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
| #13 | Naji Marshall | F | 22 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| #31 | Klay Thompson | G | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Recent Team Form
| Team | Scored | Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| 106.8 | 109.6 | |
| 112.8 | 117.9 | |
| Scored sum | 219.6 | vs 218.5(+1.1) |
| Allowed sum | 227.5 | vs 218.5(+9.0) |
Previous Matchups
| Date | Matchup | Away | Home | Total | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | 111 | 119 | 230 | 218.5 | |
| Averages | 111.0 | 119.0 | 230.0 | 218.5 | |