Mavericks 137-101 Wizards (December 5, 2024) Game Recap

WASHINGTON – Luka Doncic had 21 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds and Kyrie Irving added 25 points, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 137-101 victory over Washington on Thursday night, the Wizards’ 16th straight loss.

Washington tied a franchise record for consecutive losses, falling to 2-18. It’s the second straight season the Wizards have fallen by 16 games.

Dallas made 11 of its first 16 shots from 3-point range and finished 20 of 38 from long range for its sixth straight win.

Malcolm Brogdon scored 16 points for the Wizards, who were without Kyle Kuzma (left rib sprain) and Corey Kispert (left ankle sprain).

It was Doncic’s 78th triple-double, tying him with Wilt Chamberlain and James Harden for seventh of his career. Next on the list is Dallas coach Jason Kidd with 107.

Takeaways

Mavericks: This wasn’t a big test, but the Mavericks put a lot of distance between themselves and the Wizards before halftime and had little to worry about against an overwhelmed opponent.

Wizards: Washington hasn’t won since the night before Halloween, and this streak could last a while. The Wizards’ next four opponents – Denver, Memphis, Cleveland and Boston – are all over .500.

Key moment

It was only a six-point game late in the first quarter, but the Mavericks went on an 11-2 run that included a three-pointer from Spencer Dinwiddie and two from Klay Thompson.

Key statistics

According to Sportradar, the Wizards have become the sixth team to endure a 16-game losing streak in back-to-back seasons. The others were the Mavericks (1992-93 and 1993-94), Los Angeles Clippers (1998-99 and 1999-2000), Charlotte Bobcats (2011-12 and 2012-13) and Philadelphia 76ers (2013-14, 2014-15 ). and 2015-16) and San Antonio Spurs (2022-23). and 2023-24).

Next

Both teams play Saturday night – the Mavericks in Toronto and the Wizards at home against the Nuggets.

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