Published: 4:11PM Thursday December 03, 2009
Source: Reuters
Source: ReutersNew Jersey Nets fans sit with paper bags over their heads during their NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks
The New Jersey Nets lost to the visiting Dallas Mavericks 117-101 on Thursday to set a record for the worst start to an NBA season at 0-18.
The Nets sank to the occasion with a resounding thud, outscored 49-22 in the second quarter to trail 77-50 after finishing the first quarter tied 28-28 with the Mavericks, who improved to 14-5.
The 1988-89 Miami Heat and 1998-99 Los Angeles Clippers had previously shared the dubious mark with the Nets at 0-17.
The Mavericks dealt the Nets the record-setting defeat with an awesome offensive performance in the second quarter in which they shot 89.5 percent from the field on 17-of-19 shooting.
Although many baskets were made on layups and dunks through a porous New Jersey defence, Dallas was also 5-for-5 from beyond the three-point line in taking command by halftime.
Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks in scoring with 24 points as six Dallas players scored in double figures.
Chris Douglas-Roberts scored 24 points for the Nets, whose next game is on Saturday at home against the Charlotte Bobcats.
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