Garbage time started early in Dallas as the Mavericks rode seven threes from Klay Thompson to a 26-point lead at the end of the first period. In other news, Klay Thompson is still playing in the NBA.
The final margin (Wizards lost by 22) does not accurately convey the wreckage. The Wizards never led or even tied the game after 0-0. The Mavericks led by as much as 38...in the first half. And the longest run from either team was 10-0.
The annihilation was followed by the slacking off, as what was left of the Mavericks roster coasted in with a comfortable victory.