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Naji Marshall scores 30 points to lead the Mavericks to 111-105 win over the Wizards

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Naji Marshall scores 30 points to lead the Mavericks to 111-105 win over the Wizards | iNFOnews.ca
Dallas Mavericks Moussa Cisse, left, blocks the shot of Washington Wizards forward Cam Whitmore during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Naji Marshall scored a season-high 30 points, P.J. Washington Jr. had eight key points in the final five minutes and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Washington Wizards 111-105 on Saturday night.

The Mavericks (3-7) snapped a four-game losing streak and won for the first time this season on the road.

Washington lost its eighth straight and fell to 1-9. CJ McCollum scored 25 points, but had just two after halftime. Cam Whitmore had a season-high 19 points.

The Wizards’ only win of the season came on Oct. 24 when they beat Dallas 117-107. Washington is 0-5 at home.

Washington, who had 15 points, hit two free throws to give Dallas a 102-101 lead with 4:36 to play. He added two baskets and two free throws to seal the win.

Dallas played without Anthony Davis, who missed his fifth straight game with a strained left calf, and Klay Thompson, who was ill. The Mavericks scored 19 straight points, holding Washington scoreless for more than five minutes to take a 28-16 lead with 2:11 remaining in the first quarter.

The Wizards chipped into the Mavericks’ lead, and Alex Sarr’s follow shot with 5:07 remaining in the third gave them a 72-71 lead, their first since early in the first quarter.

Whitmore scored 11 points in the third, and Washington led 86-82 after three.

Up next

Mavericks: Host Milwaukee on Monday night.

Wizards: Visit Detroit on Monday night.

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Naji Marshall scores 30 points to lead the Mavericks to 111-105 win over the Wizards | iNFOnews.ca
Dallas Mavericks Moussa Cisse, left, knocks the ball loose from the hands of Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Naji Marshall scores 30 points to lead the Mavericks to 111-105 win over the Wizards | iNFOnews.ca
Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3) rises over Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) for a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Naji Marshall scores 30 points to lead the Mavericks to 111-105 win over the Wizards | iNFOnews.ca
Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00) fouls Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Naji Marshall scores 30 points to lead the Mavericks to 111-105 win over the Wizards | iNFOnews.ca
Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3) passes off during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

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