The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Washington Wizards with a final score of 130-117. Tim Hardaway Jr. led the Mavericks with a season-high 31 points, while Luka Doncic contributed 26 points and 10 assists. Despite playing without star guard Kyrie Irving, the Mavericks dominated the game and secured their victory.
Hardaway played an impressive game, scoring 21 points in the first half alone. He finished the game shooting 55% from the field and 64% from the three-point line. Doncic also played a crucial role, making four three-pointers and grabbing seven rebounds.
The Mavericks had a strong shooting performance overall, with Derrick Jones and rookie Dereck Lively II both making significant contributions. Jones scored 20 points, while Lively II recorded a career-high 17 points and nine rebounds.
On the other side, Kyle Kuzma led the Wizards with 22 points, followed by Jordan Poole with 16 points and Deni Avdija with 15 points. However, their efforts were not enough to overcome the Mavericks' dominant performance.
The Wizards have now lost four consecutive games and eight of their last nine. Meanwhile, the Mavericks bounced back from a previous loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
Overall, the Mavericks' strong shooting and contributions from Hardaway Jr. and Doncic propelled them to a decisive victory over the Wizards.