P.J. Washington on Strong Return from Suspension in Mavericks' Loss to Kings: 'I’m Not Backing Down to Nobody'
P.J. Washington addresses his suspension and delivers a standout performance, scoring 28 points in the Mavericks' 110-100 loss to the Kings.
SACRAMENTO – P.J. Washington returned from his one-game suspension with a standout performance. However, the Dallas Mavericks couldn't hold off the Sacramento Kings in a 110-100 loss Monday night at Golden 1 Center.
Washington scored a season-high 28 points and drilled four consecutive three-pointers in the first quarter, providing a spark for the shorthanded Mavericks. Despite his efforts, Dallas was outscored 54-40 in the second half as Sacramento mounted a comeback behind De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.
The Mavericks (20-13) entered the game without Luka Dončić (left calf strain), Kyrie Irving (right shoulder soreness), Klay Thompson (illness), Dereck Lively II (left hip contusion), and Danté Exum (right wrist surgery). Spencer Dinwiddie led all scorers with 30 points, while Washington added 19 of his 28 in the first quarter.
“I was just trying to be aggressive, getting open shots and just taking them with confidence,” Washington said. “I got tired a little through the game. That’s on me, though. I gotta be better. For the most part, I thought we played hard.”
Reflecting on the Suspension
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