Dallas Mavericks @ Washington Wizards
Naji Marshall scores 30 points to lead the Mavericks to 111-105 win over the Wizards
WASHINGTON -- — Naji Marshall scored a season-high 30 points, P.J. Washington Jr. had eight key points in the final five minutes and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Washington Wizards 111-105 on Saturday night.
The Mavericks (3-7) snapped a four-game losing streak and won for the first time this season on the road.
Washington lost its eighth straight and fell to 1-9. CJ McCollum scored 25 points, but had just two after halftime. Cam Whitmore had a season-high 19 points.
The Wizards’ only win of the season came on Oct. 24 when they beat Dallas 117-107. Washington is 0-5 at home.
Washington, who had 15 points, hit two free throws to give Dallas a 102-101 lead with 4:36 to play. He added two baskets and two free throws to seal the win.
Dallas played without Anthony Davis, who missed his fifth straight game with a strained left calf, and Klay Thompson, who was ill. The Mavericks scored 19 straight points, holding Washington scoreless for more than five minutes to take a 28-16 lead with 2:11 remaining in the first quarter.
The Wizards chipped into the Mavericks’ lead, and Alex Sarr’s follow shot with 5:07 remaining in the third gave them a 72-71 lead, their first since early in the first quarter.
Whitmore scored 11 points in the third, and Washington led 86-82 after three.
Mavericks: Host Milwaukee on Monday night.
Wizards: Visit Detroit on Monday night.
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Regular Season Series
Series tied 1-1
Game Information
- Referees:
- Mark Lindsay
- Phenizee Ransom
- Jenna Reneau
2025-26 Southwest Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 19 | 7 | .731 | - | W4 |
| Houston | 16 | 8 | .667 | 2 | L2 |
| Memphis | 13 | 14 | .481 | 6.5 | W2 |
| Dallas | 11 | 17 | .393 | 9 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 6 | 22 | .214 | 14 | W3 |
2025-26 Southeast Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 15 | 12 | .556 | - | L2 |
| Miami | 15 | 12 | .556 | - | W1 |
| Atlanta | 15 | 13 | .536 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Charlotte | 9 | 18 | .333 | 6 | W2 |
| Washington | 4 | 21 | .160 | 10 | L1 |

