Dallas Mavericks at Washington Wizards
· National Basketball AssociationNaji Marshall scores 30 points to lead the Mavericks to 111-105 win over the Wizards
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.
Wizards: Visit Detroit on Monday night.
Regular Season Series
Series tied 1-1
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 111 - 105 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 111 - 105 |
| 4th 3.1 |  |
Naji Marshall defensive rebound | 111 - 105 |
| 4th 4.8 |  |
Tre Johnson misses 22-foot three point pullup jump shot | 111 - 105 |
| 4th 11.2 | |
Tre Johnson enters the game for Justin Champagnie | 111 - 105 |
Statistics
 DAL |
 WSH |
|
|---|---|---|
| 42-93 | FG | 37-89 |
| 45 | Field Goal % | 42 |
| 6-24 | 3PT | 11-35 |
| 25 | Three Point % | 31 |
| 21-30 | FT | 20-23 |
| 70 | Free Throw % | 87 |
| 51 | Rebounds | 44 |
| 16 | Offensive Rebounds | 12 |
| 35 | Defensive Rebounds | 32 |
| 26 | Assists | 17 |
| 15 | Steals | 7 |
| 6 | Blocks | 7 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 18 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 13 | Total Turnovers | 18 |
| 1 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 1 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 16 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 23 |
| 33 | Fast Break Points | 13 |
| 66 | Points in Paint | 44 |
| 17 | Fouls | 21 |
| 14 | Largest Lead | 8 |
Washington Wizards Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Tristan Vukcevic, F | Out | Apr 11 |
| Alex Sarr, C | Out | Apr 11 |
| Bilal Coulibaly, G | Out | Apr 11 |
| Tre Johnson, G | Out | Apr 11 |
| Anthony Davis, F | Out | Apr 7 |
Dallas Mavericks Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg, F | Out | Apr 13 |
| Brandon Williams, G | Out | Apr 12 |
| Marvin Bagley III, F | Out | Apr 12 |
| P.J. Washington, F | Out | Apr 12 |
| Caleb Martin, F | Out | Apr 12 |
Game Information
Location: Washington, DC
Attendance: 16,258 · Capacity:
2025-26 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Antonio |
62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
 Houston |
52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
 New Orleans |
26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
 Dallas |
26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
 Memphis |
25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
2025-26 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta |
46 | 36 | .561 | - | L1 |
 Orlando |
45 | 37 | .549 | 1 | L1 |
 Charlotte |
44 | 38 | .537 | 2 | W1 |
 Miami |
43 | 39 | .524 | 3 | W2 |
 Washington |
17 | 65 | .207 | 29 | L10 |
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