third Quarter Report
The Mavericks have already got extra factors in opposition to the Wizards than they managed in complete in opposition to the Celtics final Saturday. The Mavericks have a little bit of a cushion as they at the moment lead the Wizards 117-89.
If the Mavericks hold taking part in like this, they will bump their document as much as 25-22 very quickly. However, the Wizards must make due with a 6-39 document until they flip issues round (and quick).
Who’s Enjoying
Washington Wizards @ Dallas Mavericks
Present Information: Washington 6-38, Dallas 24-22
How To Watch
- When: Monday, January 27, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET
- The place: American Airways Heart — Dallas, Texas
- TV: KFAA Channel 29 (KMPX)
- Comply with: CBS Sports App
- On-line streaming: fuboTV (Attempt without cost. Regional restrictions could apply.)
- Ticket Value: $16.00
What to Know
The Mavericks shall be taking part in the complete 4 quarters on Monday, however they’re anticipated to have issues wrapped up nicely earlier than that. They’ll host the Washington Wizards at 8:30 p.m. ET at American Airways Heart. The 2 groups are at an excellent 5-5 in opposition to each other since February of 2020, however doubtless not for lengthy.
Final Saturday, the Mavericks misplaced to the Celtics at residence by a decisive 122-107 margin. Dallas was down 96-76 on the finish of the third quarter, which was simply an excessive amount of to get better from.
Regardless of their defeat, the Mavericks noticed a number of gamers rise to the problem and make noteworthy performs. Daniel Gafford, who dropped a double-double on 19 factors and 15 rebounds, was maybe the very best of all.
The Mavericks struggled to work collectively and completed the sport with solely 18 assists. They have been dismantled by their opponents in that division because the Celtics posted 33.
In the meantime, the Wizards’ latest tough patch received a bit rougher on Saturday after their thirteenth straight loss. They fell 119-109 to the Suns.
Just like the Wizards, they misplaced regardless of seeing outcomes from a number of gamers. Jordan Poole led the cost by dropping a double-double on 19 factors and ten assists. That is essentially the most assists Poole has posted since again in April of 2024.
Dallas has traveled a rocky street lately having misplaced six of their final eight contests, which put a noticeable dent of their 24-22 document this season. As for Washington, their defeat dropped their document right down to 6-38.
Every little thing got here up roses for the Mavericks in opposition to the Wizards when the groups final performed again in December of 2024, because the squad secured a 137-101 victory. Will the Mavericks repeat their success, or do the Wizards have a greater sport plan this time round? We’ll discover out quickly sufficient.
Odds
Dallas is an enormous 11.5-point favourite in opposition to Washington, based on the most recent NBA odds.
The oddsmakers have been proper consistent with the betting neighborhood on this one, as the sport opened as a 11.5-point unfold, and stayed proper there.
The over/below is 231.5 factors.
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Sequence Historical past
Dallas and Washington each have 5 wins of their final 10 video games.
- Dec 05, 2024 – Dallas 137 vs. Washington 101
- Feb 12, 2024 – Dallas 112 vs. Washington 104
- Nov 15, 2023 – Dallas 130 vs. Washington 117
- Jan 24, 2023 – Washington 127 vs. Dallas 126
- Nov 10, 2022 – Washington 113 vs. Dallas 105
- Apr 01, 2022 – Washington 135 vs. Dallas 103
- Nov 27, 2021 – Washington 120 vs. Dallas 114
- Might 01, 2021 – Dallas 125 vs. Washington 124
- Apr 03, 2021 – Dallas 109 vs. Washington 87
- Feb 07, 2020 – Washington 119 vs. Dallas 118
