Stats Rundown: 5 Numbers from the Mavericks’ 111-105 Win at the 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 found their rhythm in the first quarter and overcame some shaky moments in the middle quarters.
Key Contributions from the Bench
Naji Marshall led the Mavericks with 30 points off the bench, playing a crucial role in their comeback. Moussa Cisse also provided important support from the reserves, helping steady the team when needed.
Bench Advantage
The Mavericks' bench outperformed Washington's reserves significantly, outscoring them 59-44. This depth was pivotal, especially late in the game.
Clutch Plays Down the Stretch
Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington stepped up in the final moments, making key plays that helped Dallas secure the win and avoid a rare season sweep at the hands of one of the NBA's weakest teams.
Dominance on the Boards
Dallas secured 10 offensive rebounds in the fourth quarter alone, with two being uncontested, which played an important role in closing out the game.
Mirrored Star Performances
After allowing Ja Morant to start hot with 21 points in Memphis' win over Dallas earlier, CJ McCollum mirrored Morant’s strong start in the game against Dallas, creating a close contest.
"Naji Marshall led the Mavericks with 30 points off the bench as Dallas snapped a four-game losing streak in Washington."
"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 broke their losing streak through strong bench performances, clutch late-game plays, and dominant rebounding to defeat the struggling Wizards 111-105.
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