Klay Thompson, Mavericks Dominate Wizards With Prolific Shooting Display: 'A Game to Build On'
Mavericks dominate Wizards 130-108 with Klay Thompson scoring 21 of his 23 points in the first quarter, as Dallas prepares for a five-game road trip.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks (25-22) showcased their deep shooting arsenal in a commanding 130-108 victory over the Washington Wizards (6-39) on Monday night at the American Airlines Center, delivering a strong performance as they gear up for an upcoming five-game road trip.
Leading by as many as 38, the Mavs never trailed after being sparked by Klay Thompson, scoring 21 of his 23 points in the first quarter, using seven made threes. Tying Dončić’s franchise record for made three-pointers in a quarter, Thompson set the tone early for Dallas while adding four assists and three rebounds on the night.
“You do something like that, it reminds you that there’s greatness still within you,” Thompson said. “I love to use this quote: ‘Be at your best when your best is needed,’ and I know I have another level to reach, and we have so much basketball ahead of us. The one thing I learned is you can’t force those great nights. You have to let them happen.”
Despite missing key players like Luka Dončić (strained left calf), Dereck Lively II (right ankle stress fracture), Maxi Kleber (fractured right foot), Naji Marshall (illness), Dwight Powell (right hip strain), and Danté Exum (right wrist surgery), the Mavericks' roster depth shone brightly against a rebuilding team.
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