Nets at Mavericks
7 p.m. Wednesday, American Airlines Center, Dallas TV: ESPN, FSSW Radio: ESPN/103.3 FM, KFLC/1270 AM (Spanish) Records: Nets 39-28; Mavs 32-35 About the Nets: Brooklyn started an epic eight-game road trip with Monday’s 119-82 victory over the Detroit Pistons. The trip encompasses four time zones. ... It’ll be interesting to see what type of reception The Colony native Deron Williams receives. Williams angered Dallas fans when he turned down a free-agent contract offer from the Mavs last summer and instead re-signed with the Nets. Williams averages 18.2 points and 7.6 assists per game. ... Brook Lopez leads the Nets in scoring (18.7 ppg) and averages 7.1 rpg. Joe Johnson, another big off-season acquisition , averages 16.5 ppg and is shooting 38 percent from 3-point range. About the Mavs: Dallas opens a six-game homestand, its longest of the season and one that could make or break its playoff chances. ... The Mavericks have won six of eight, with the two losses against the top two teams in the Western Conference — San Antonio and Oklahoma City. ... Dallas has scored at least 100 points in seven of its past nine games, including Monday’s 127-113 victory at Atlanta. ... The Mavs are seventh in the NBA in scoring (101.5 ppg) and 27th in points allowed (102.1 ppg). ... Dallas defeated the Nets 98-90 in Brooklyn on March 1 behind 20 points apiece from Dirk Nowitzki and Vince Carter. — Dwain PriceHave more to add? News tip? Tell us
