Stats Rundown: 5 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 111-105 win at the Washington Wizards
The Dallas Mavericks (3-7) ended their four-game losing streak with a 111-105 victory over the Washington Wizards (1-9) at Capital One Arena. Despite another slow start, the Mavericks quickly adjusted in the first quarter.
Although Dallas faltered during the second and third quarters, key bench players Naji Marshall and Moussa Cisse stepped up when it mattered most. Marshall led all scorers with 30 points off the bench, helping Dallas surpass Washington’s reserves, 59-44.
The bench's performance was crucial, while Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington made pivotal plays late in the game to prevent a rare season sweep by one of the NBA’s weakest teams.
- The Mavericks secured 10 offensive rebounds in the fourth quarter, aiding their comeback.
- Naji Marshall’s 30-point effort highlighted the dominance of Dallas' second unit.
- Dallas corrected early game sluggishness quickly in the first quarter.
- Bench players outscored Washington’s bench 59-44 overall.
- Key contributions from Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington helped close out the win.
“The Dallas reserves outscored their Washington counterparts 59-44, including a 30-piece from Marshall to lead all scorers in the win.”
After allowing a hot start by Ja Morant in Memphis’s win on Friday, CJ McCollum mirrored Morant’s aggressive approach against Dallas on Saturday.
Author's summary
The Mavericks relied on a strong bench effort, especially from Naji Marshall, to overcome a slow start and break their losing streak with a key road victory over the Wizards.
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