Dallas Mavericks vs. Washington Wizards Preview
Matchup: Dallas Mavericks (2-7, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (1-8, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Date & Time: Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
Location: Washington
BetMGM Sportsbook Line: Mavericks -3.5; Over/Under: 228.5
Game Preview
The Dallas Mavericks will hit the road to face the Washington Wizards, aiming to snap their three-game road losing streak. Last season, the Wizards struggled at home, finishing with an 8-33 record and an overall 18-64 finish. They averaged 108.0 points per game but allowed opponents to score 120.4 points on average.
Meanwhile, the Mavericks ended the 2024-25 season with a 39-43 overall record and a 17-25 mark on the road. Dallas averaged 25.2 assists per game on 42.0 made field goals, displaying solid ball movement throughout the season.
Head-to-Head
This will be the second meeting between these teams this season. The Wizards won the first matchup 117-107 on October 25. Kyshawn George led Washington with 34 points, while Anthony Davis topped Dallas with 27 points.
Injury Report
- Washington Wizards: Kyshawn George (day to day, illness), Bilal Coulibaly (day to day, leg)
- Dallas Mavericks: Anthony Davis (day to day, leg), Kyrie Irving (out, knee), Dante Exum (day to day, knee), Dereck Lively II (out, knee)
Note: Player statuses are subject to change leading up to game time.
Stay tuned for updates as the Mavericks look to rebound on the road against a struggling Wizards team.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
