The Dallas Mavericks fell at home to the Washington Wizards 120-114. Bradly Beal led Washington with 26 points, five rebounds, and seven assists. Luka Doncic was the high point man for Dallas with 33 in defeat. The Mavericks fall to 10-8.
In the Mavericks first home game since November 15th, the Mavs started out struggling on the defensive end, giving up 41 in the first quarter. Luka got hot early knocking down six quick buckets to get him going early. Porzingis showed some patience in the post backing down Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and baiting him into an easy foul which translated to two easy points at the line.