The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Brooklyn Nets Friday evening, winning 96-92 in the opening game of NBA Summer League. Antonius Cleveland led Dallas with a strong all-around game, scoring 22, grabbing five rebounds, and dishing out two assists. Jarrett Allen was the high point man for the Nets with 19.
The first competitive basketball game for players wearing a Maverick jersey opened with some sloppy basketball. The Nets, featuring a roster including a number of their actual rotation players from the 2018-19 season, overwhelmed Dallas in the early minutes. The Mavericks committed a few turnovers while Nets players got the ball inside with ease.