WASHINGTON – It happened to the Dallas Mavericks again.
One day after losing to an Orlando Magic team that was playing without their best player, the Mavs lost Thursday night to a Washington Wizards team that was playing without their two best players.
The Wizards were without Bradley Beal (health and safety protocols) and former Mavs forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (groin). But Kyle Kuzma tallied 36 points and Washington’s bench outscored Dallas’ bench, 50-25, and the Wizards went on the claim a stunning 113-105 victory over the Mavs.
Luka Doncic tried his best to put the onus on himself for the Mavs’ low-key performance in the last two games, including against the Wizards when he was held to a season-low 22 points on 8-of-21 shooting.