Flagg Scores 12 Points as Mavericks End Losing Streak
Cooper Flagg recorded 12 points, six rebounds, and six assists as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Washington Wizards 111–105 on Saturday night in Washington. The win ended a four-game slide and marked Dallas’s first road victory of the season.
Key Performances
- Naji Marshall delivered a season-high 30 points.
- P.J. contributed eight crucial points in the final five minutes.
- Cooper Flagg added balanced production with 12 points, six rebounds, and six assists.
Wizards Struggles Continue
The Wizards dropped their eighth consecutive game, sinking to 1–9 for the season. CJ McCollum scored 25 points but managed only two after halftime. Cam Whitmore tallied a season-best 19 points for Washington.
“The Wizards’ only win of the season came on October 24, when they defeated Dallas 117–107.”
Turning Points
P.J. hit two free throws with 4:36 remaining to push Dallas ahead 102–101, then added two baskets and two more free throws to secure the win down the stretch.
Team Challenges
Dallas played without Anthony Davis, sidelined for a fifth straight game due to a strained left calf, and Klay Thompson, who missed the game because of illness. Despite the absences, the Mavericks opened strong with a 19–0 run, holding Washington scoreless for over five minutes and taking a 28–16 lead late in the first quarter.
Second Half Momentum
Washington fought back, taking its first lead since the opening quarter when Alex Sarr’s putback made it 72–71 with 5:07 left in the third. Whitmore scored 11 in that period, giving the Wizards an 86–82 advantage entering the fourth, but Dallas regained control late to clinch the win.
Author’s summary: Dallas finally broke their road slump with a 111–105 win over Washington, led by Naji Marshall’s 30 points and steady all-around play from Cooper Flagg.