Nets vs Mavericks preview: Cooper Flagg stats, injury report and player trends (November 8)
The Brooklyn Nets (2-7) visit the Dallas Mavericks (5-4) tonight, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET at American Airlines Center. Cooper Flagg headlines the numbers below. Every number comes from ESPN schedules, game logs and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 8.
Nets vs Mavericks: game info
- Start: 7:30 PM ET, American Airlines Center.
- TV: DAZN (YES), KFAA-TV.
- Records: Brooklyn Nets 2-7, Dallas Mavericks 5-4.
Recent form: last five games
Nets: L 110-94 vs DET, W 98-90 at IND, L 103-90 at NY, W 114-104 vs CHA, L 124-121 at ATL.
Mavericks: W 120-96 vs OKC, W 116-111 vs HOU, L 115-100 vs SAC, L 112-111 at SA, W 112-100 vs UTAH.
Nets vs Mavericks injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before the start, so check again close to game time.
- Nets: Mikel Brown Jr. (G) out - rest; Egor Demin (G) out - leg.
- Mavericks: Sergio de Larrea (F) out - knee; Tarik Biberovic (F) out - heel; Dereck Lively II (C) out - foot.
Player trends to know
Michael Porter Jr. (Nets): He is averaging 21.8 points across 9 games played (33.4 minutes a night), with 18+ points in 7 of 9. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 13-7-1, 23-9-3, 18-5-2, 26-10-0, 25-9-1.
Julius Randle (Nets): He is averaging 5.1 assists across 9 games played (33.8 minutes a night), with 4+ assists in 7 of 9. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 15-8-3, 20-5-6, 21-11-2, 22-3-4, 19-7-8.
Cooper Flagg (Mavericks): He is averaging 23.9 points across 8 games played (34.4 minutes a night), with 18+ points in 6 of 8. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 26-5-8, 33-9-6, 17-4-6, 19-10-5, 21-10-7.
P.J. Washington (Mavericks): He is averaging 7.8 rebounds across 9 games played (34.7 minutes a night), with 5+ rebounds in 7 of 9. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 18-9-0, 3-10-1, 12-5-1, 21-10-3, 26-6-1.
Matchup angle
The Nets have won 2 of their last 5 and the Mavericks have won 3 of 5. Over those games the Nets scored 103.4 and allowed 106.2 a game; the Mavericks scored 111.8 and allowed 106.8.
What to watch
- Michael Porter Jr.'s points: 21.8 a game this season, 18, 26, 25 in his last three.
- Julius Randle's assists: 5.1 a game this season, 2, 4, 8 in his last three.
- Cooper Flagg's points: 23.9 a game this season, 17, 19, 21 in his last three.
- P.J. Washington's rebounds: 7.8 a game this season, 5, 10, 6 in his last three.
- The injury lists above, which can change before tip-off.
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FAQ
Is Cooper Flagg playing tonight? ESPN's injury report does not list Cooper Flagg as of the morning of November 8. Statuses can change before the start, so check ESPN again close to tip-off.
What time is Nets vs Mavericks tonight? The game starts at 7:30 PM ET at American Airlines Center. TV: DAZN (YES), KFAA-TV.
How has Cooper Flagg played lately? Cooper Flagg is averaging 23.9 points this season and scored 17, 19, 21 in his last three games. Past results only, not a prediction.