J.J. Barea made his return to action after nearly two months away. Barea and Nowitzki connected at the beginning of the fourth quarter, rekindling their notorious connection. The Puerto Rican’s impact off the bench can never be understated; he’s arguably the best backup point guard in the NBA because of how he can influence the offense in the pick-and-roll, especially in partnership with the German. He was a sight for sore eyes for the Mavs. Meanwhile, center Nerlens Noel missed the game with a sore left knee, with Rick Carlisle saying it’s “not considered serious” and that he’d be day-to-day.
The Fast Break: Mavs vs. Nets
