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 on Saturday.
Dallas started slowly but quickly recovered in the first quarter. Though the team wavered in the second and third quarters, bench players Naji Marshall and Moussa Cisse stepped up when it mattered most.
Naji Marshall led the Mavericks with 30 points off the bench.
The Mavericks’ reserves outscored Washington’s bench 59-44. Marshall’s 30 points topped all scorers in the game.
Dallas secured 10 offensive rebounds in the fourth quarter, which were vital for sealing the win. Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington also made key plays down the stretch, preventing a sweep by one of the NBA’s weakest teams.
These five stats underscore the Mavericks’ ability to respond and rally to avoid a damaging defeat.
"The Dallas reserves outscored their Washington counterparts 59-44."
Overall, the game highlighted the importance of bench contributions and resilience in close matchups.
The Mavericks’ bench dominance and crucial rebounds fueled their comeback win, showcasing team depth and fight against a struggling Wizards squad.