Stats Rundown: Key Numbers from Mavericks’ 111-105 Win at Wizards
The Dallas Mavericks ended their four-game losing streak by defeating the Washington Wizards 111-105 at Capital One Arena. This victory lifted Dallas to a 3-7 record, while the Wizards fell to 1-9.
Strong Bench Performance Leads the Way
Naji Marshall led the Mavericks with 30 points off the bench, sparking a crucial turnaround after a slow start. Moussa Cisse also contributed coming off the bench, helping Dallas regain control through the middle quarters.
"The bench played a huge role for the Mavericks, before Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington started to make winning plays down the stretch to help fend off Washington and avoid the rare season sweep at the hands of one of the worst teams in the NBA."
Overall, the Mavericks’ reserves outscored Washington’s bench 59-44, with Marshall topping all scorers.
Strong Fourth Quarter Effort
- Dallas secured 10 offensive rebounds in the fourth quarter, crucial for closing out the win.
- Two of these offensive boards were uncontested, highlighting their dominance on the glass late in the game.
Context from Recent Games
After allowing a struggling Ja Morant to score 21 points in Memphis during Friday’s loss, the Mavericks faced a similar test Saturday as CJ McCollum mirrored Morant's performance against Dallas.
Five Key Stats from the Game
- Mavs snapped a four-game losing skid.
- Bench outscored Wizards bench by 15 points.
- Marshall scored a game-high 30 points.
- Ten offensive rebounds for Dallas in the fourth quarter.
- Mavs avoided a season sweep by winning on Washington’s home court.
Summary: The Mavericks’ bench strength and late-game effort were decisive in ending their losing streak against the struggling Wizards.