Brooklyn threw out a non-competitive lineup, starting players like Keon Johnson and Tyrese Martin, but they stayed within striking distance for most of the game. It was a good first game back for Davis so he can get his playing legs back under him, and we'll see if he's able to go on Tuesday night against the Knicks.

I t didn’t take long on Monday for Anthony Davis to make his presence felt in the Dallas Mavericks’ (35-37) 120-101 win Monday against the Brooklyn Nets (23-49) at the Barclay

Naji Marshall scored 22 points off the bench to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 120-101 rout of the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. P.J.