Doncic scores 51 points, Mavs beat Spurs for 6th straight
January 1, 2023 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Dallas superstar Luka Doncic capped off a historic five-game run with 51 points and the Mavericks needed all of it to beat the San Antonio Spurs.
Doncic had two rebounds and two free throws in the final 4.5 seconds, helping Dallas escape with a 126-125 victory over San Antonio on Saturday night for their sixth straight victory.
Doncic scores season-high 50 points, Mavericks beat Rockets
December 24, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Luka Doncic scored a season-high 50 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the Houston Rockets 112-106 on Friday night.
Doncic, who also had 10 assists and eight rebounds, was 17 of 30 from the field, including 6 of 12 on 3-pointers.
Doncic scores 50, Mavericks edge Rockets 112-106
December 24, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Luka Doncic scored a season-high 50 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the Houston Rockets 112-106 on Friday night.
Doncic, who also had 10 assists and eight rebounds, was 17 of 30 from the field, including 6 of 12 on 3-pointers.
Dallas takes on Portland, aims for 5th straight home win
November 11, 2022 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (9-3, second in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (6-5, seventh in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Dallas hosts Portland looking to extend its four-game home winning streak.
Washington plays Dallas, looks to end home losing streak
November 10, 2022 GMTDallas Mavericks (6-4, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (5-6, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Wizards -3.5; over/under is 208.5
Dallas plays Orlando on 4-game win streak
November 8, 2022 GMTDallas Mavericks (6-3, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (2-9, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Dallas seeks to continue its four-game win streak with a victory against Orlando.
Mavericks take on the Raptors in non-conference action
November 3, 2022 GMTToronto Raptors (5-3, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (4-3, ninth in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Mavericks host the Toronto Raptors in out-of-conference play.
Dallas hosts Utah following Doncic’s 44-point game
November 1, 2022 GMTUtah Jazz (6-2, third in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (3-3, 10th in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Dallas takes on the Utah Jazz after Luka Doncic scored 44 points in the Dallas Mavericks' 114-105 win against the Orlando Magic.
Orlando faces Dallas on 4-game road slide
October 30, 2022 GMTOrlando Magic (1-5, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (2-3, 12th in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mavericks -9.5; over/under is 217
Doncic leads Dallas against Oklahoma City after 41-point showing
October 28, 2022 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (2-3, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (2-2, 10th in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Saturday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Dallas hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder after Luka Doncic scored 41 points in the Dallas Mavericks' 129-125 overtime victory against the Brooklyn Nets.
Brooklyn and Dallas meet for cross-conference contest
October 27, 2022 GMTDallas Mavericks (1-2, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (1-3, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nets -1.5; over/under is 227.5
New Orleans plays Dallas in conference showdown
October 24, 2022 GMTDallas Mavericks (1-1, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (2-1, ninth in the Western Conference)
New Orleans; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Dallas heads to New Orleans for a Western Conference matchup.
Morant leads Memphis against Dallas after 49-point performance
October 22, 2022 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (2-0, second in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (0-1, 11th in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mavericks -5; over/under is 220.5
Wizards face the Nuggets on 4-game slide
March 15, 2022 GMTDenver Nuggets (41-28, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (29-38, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Washington heads into the matchup with Denver as losers of four straight games.
Doncic scores 41 points, Mavs beat Warriors again, 122-113
March 4, 2022 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks were the ones trying to hold on in the second half against Golden State.
They pulled off what Stephen Curry and the Warriors couldn't four nights earlier.
Mitchell hits 7 3s, scores 33 points in Jazz’s win over Mavs
February 26, 2022 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell hit a career-high seven 3-pointers and scored 33 points to help the Utah Jazz beat the Dallas Mavericks 114-109 on Friday night.
Bojan Bogdanovic added 18 points, Mike Conley had 15, Rudy Gobert finished with 14 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks, and Jordan Clarkson chipped in 13 points.
Kuzma scores 23, Wizards deal Pistons 8th straight loss
February 15, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 17 of his 23 points in the third quarter, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 16, and Deni Avdija had 12 points and a career-high 15 rebounds as the Washington Wizards sent the Detroit Pistons to their eighth straight loss, 103-94 on Monday night.
Deadline trades don’t change familiar dilemma for Wizards
February 11, 2022 GMTThe Washington Wizards approached the trade deadline in a familiar position — on the fringe of playoff contention in the Eastern Conference — and whether they make the postseason or not, they'll have to do it without star Bradley Beal.
Mavs send Porzingis to Wizards for Dinwiddie, Bertans
February 11, 2022 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis never could escape the shadow of injuries in Dallas after the blockbuster trade that brought the 7-foot-3 Latvian from New York.
Orlando takes on Washington, seeks to stop 9-game slide
January 12, 2022 GMTOrlando Magic (7-34, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (21-20, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wizards -9
Jokic just misses triple-double, Nuggets top Wizards 113-107
December 14, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 19 rebounds and nine assists, and the Denver Nuggets built a huge lead before holding off the Washington Wizards 113-107 on Monday night in coach Wes Unseld Jr.’s return to the Mile High City.
Wizards beat Timberwolves 115-107; Towns hurt late
December 2, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Montrezl Harrell scored 27 points and Bradley Beal added 19 to lift the Washington Wizards to a 115-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.
Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns had to leave the game with 2:14 remaining after injuring himself on a dunk, but he seemed OK afterward.
Washington plays Orlando on 3-game win streak
November 12, 2021 GMTWashington Wizards (8-3, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (3-9, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Washington will try to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory over Orlando.
Cleveland takes on Washington, seeks 5th straight victory
November 9, 2021 GMTWashington Wizards (7-3, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (7-4, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland heads into a matchup with Washington as winners of four straight games.
Milwaukee takes road win streak into matchup with Washington
November 6, 2021 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (4-5, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (6-3, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee will try to keep its three-game road win streak intact when the Bucks take on Washington.
Grizzlies to face Wizards on the road
November 4, 2021 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (5-3, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (5-3, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Wizards take on the Memphis Grizzlies.
Dinwiddie leads Wizards to 135-134 OT win over Pacers
October 23, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal's absence put Spencer Dinwiddie and Kyle Kuzma on the spot — and those two made quite a first impression on their new fans in Washington.
Dinwiddie scored 34 points — including a tying 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter — and Kuzma added 26 to lift the Wizards to a 135-134 overtime win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
Wizards beat Cavaliers 120-105, clinch East play-in spot
May 15, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Russell Westbrook got his first triple-double since passing Oscar Robertson and becoming the NBA’s career leader earlier in the week, lifting Washington past the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-105 on Friday night and helping the Wizards clinch a spot in the play-in tournament.
3s for all: NBA sets season record for 3-pointers per game
May 13, 2021 GMTThe NBA’s 3-point dependence is stronger than ever.
For the ninth consecutive season, the league record for 3-pointers made per game has been broken. Even if zero 3s are made in the final four days of a regular season that ends Sunday, the league’s average in 2020-21 will be higher than any other season...
Curry finally goes cold, Beal rallies Wizards past Warriors
April 22, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — After a four-point first half that was shocking by his recent standards, Stephen Curry faked out Alex Len and tried a wide-open floater from the lane that clanked off the rim...
Beal, Bertans lift Wizards past Thunder for 5th straight win
April 20, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 30 points, Davis Bertans made six 3-pointers in his return from paternity leave, and the Washington Wizards beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-107 on Monday night...
Top scorers meet in Washington-New Orleans matchup
April 15, 2021 GMTNew Orleans Pelicans (25-30, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (21-33, 12th in the Eastern Conference)...
Westbrook posts 24th triple-double of season in Wizards’ win
April 15, 2021 GMTSACRAMENTO (AP) — Russell Westbrook recorded his 170th career triple-double, Bradley Beal scored 31 points, and the Washington Wizards ended their longest road trip of the season by beating the Sacramento Kings 123-111 on Wednesday night...