Stats Rundown: 5 Key Numbers from the Mavericks’ 111-105 Win at the Washington Wizards
The Dallas Mavericks ended a four-game losing streak with a 111-105 victory over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Despite another slow start, Dallas quickly regained control in the first quarter and managed to hold off Washington throughout the game.
Bench Leaders Spark the Comeback
Naji Marshall led all scorers with 30 points off the bench, while Moussa Cisse also made crucial contributions. The Mavericks’ reserves outperformed Washington’s bench 59-44, playing a major role in the win.
Key Late-Game Performers
Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington stepped up in the final moments, making critical plays to secure the victory and prevent a rare season sweep by one of the NBA’s weakest teams.
"The Dallas reserves outscored their Washington counterparts 59-44, including a 30-piece from Marshall to lead all scorers in the win."
Strong Rebounding in Fourth Quarter
The Mavericks grabbed 10 offensive rebounds in the fourth quarter, which helped them maintain control and close out the game. Notably, two of those boards came from free throws.
Context from Previous Games
After allowing Ja Morant to score 21 points during a loss to the Grizzlies the night before, Dallas faced CJ McCollum as Morant’s counterpart in this game, reflecting a challenging back-to-back stretch.
"After the Mavs let a floundering Ja Morant get off to a hot start on Friday’s first night of a back-to-back set at the Grizzlies on his way to a game-high 21 points in Memphis’ 118-104 win, CJ McCollum was Morant’s mirror image to start the game against Dallas on Saturday."
Author's Summary: The Mavericks broke their losing streak behind Naji Marshall’s bench scoring and strong fourth-quarter rebounding, securing a crucial win against the Wizards with key late-game contributions.