Stats Rundown: Key Numbers from Mavericks’ 111-105 Win at Washington Wizards
The Dallas Mavericks ended their four-game losing streak with a 111-105 victory over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Despite a slow start, Dallas quickly turned the game around in the first quarter and held on through the middle periods.
Bench players, especially Naji Marshall and Moussa Cisse, played crucial roles in shifting momentum. Marshall led all scorers with 30 points coming off the bench, helping Dallas outscore Washington’s reserves 59-44.
Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington made important plays down the stretch to fend off a late Wizards comeback and avoid a rare season sweep by one of the NBA’s weakest teams.
- Marshall scored 30 points off the bench, leading the Mavericks.
- Mavs grabbed 10 offensive rebounds in the fourth quarter, two being key free throws.
- Dallas overcame their usual slow starts to gain early control.
- Bench scoring differential was +15 compared to Washington’s reserves.
- The victory halted Washington’s momentum and improved the Mavericks’ record to 3-7.
Earlier in the weekend, the Mavs had allowed Ja Morant a hot start against them, where he scored a game-high 21 points in Memphis’ 118-104 win. CJ McCollum played a similar role to Morant’s game against Dallas on Saturday.
"The Dallas reserves outscored their Washington counterparts 59-44, including a 30-piece from Marshall to lead all scorers in the win."
Author’s summary: The Mavericks snapped their losing streak thanks to a strong bench performance, especially from Naji Marshall who led scoring and helped secure a crucial road win.