Match recap: Mavericks 130-108 Washington Wizards

The recent matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Washington Wizards concluded with a decisive victory for the Mavericks, who triumphed with a score of 130-108. This game showcased the Mavericks' offensive prowess, particularly in the first quarter where they amassed an impressive 42 points. The Wizards struggled to keep pace from the outset, ultimately finding themselves at a significant disadvantage that they could not overcome . Despite a more competitive third quarter, during which the Wizards outperformed their opponents momentarily, they were still outscored by 22 points over the course of the game.

Thompson equaled the Mavericks record for 3s in any quarter, set in February 2022 by Luka Doncic, who has been sidelined since straining his left calf on Christmas Day. Thompson owns the NBA record for 3s in a quarter with nine, set in January 2015 during his 11-year run with the Golden State Warriors.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored 20 points to match a career high for the Mavericks (25-22), who opened on a 13-2 run and led by 38 points before halftime.

Bilal Coulibaly scored 16 points for the Wizards (6-39), who finished a six-game trip with their 14th consecutive loss. They’ve lost 21 consecutive away games after winning their road opener on Oct. 28.

The Mavericks took a 20-point lead 8:34 into the game on Olivier-Maxence Prosper’s first make of the game, a smooth perimeter jumper that put Dallas in front 30-10, and it never got any closer than that.

Here are three key stats from the blowout win that allowed the Mavs to come up for a little air after dropping 11 of their last 15 games.

Bilal Coulibaly led the Wizards with 16 points. Jordan Poole and Corey Kispert each added 15 points, with Poole also supplying six boards and six assists. Tristan Vukcevic was the only other Washington scorer in double figures, finishing with 10 points.

Kyle Kuzma, Washington's second-leading scorer entering Monday, managed just seven points on 3-of-11 shooting from the floor.

The Wizards scored seven of the final 11 points of the second quarter to get within 73-43 at the break. They were down 101-76 entering the fourth and never seriously threatened Dallas over the final 12 minutes of action.

On Washington's side, Bilal Coulibaly led his team in scoring with just 16 points. However, this was insufficient to counteract the offensive firepower exhibited by their opponents . The loss accentuates ongoing challenges faced by Washington as they continue to seek consistency amidst injuries and lineup changes. Overall, this match served as a clear indicator of Dallas' capabilities this season while highlighting areas in need of improvement for Washington moving forward.

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Sarah H

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