Mavericks Dominate Wizards 130-108, Extend Washington's Losing Streak

In a dominant performance, Klay Thompson scored 21 of his 23 points in the first quarter, hitting seven 3-pointers and leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 130-108 victory over the struggling Washington Wizards, who are currently the worst team in the NBA with a record of 6-39. The Mavericks, playing without star Luka Doncic due to a calf strain, opened the game with a 13-2 run and led by as much as 38 points at one stage. Olivier-Maxence Prosper also contributed with 20 points for Dallas, while Bilal Coulibaly scored 16 points for the Wizards, who suffered their 14th consecutive loss. Despite Thompson's return from an ankle injury, he only played 24 minutes as the Mavericks rested their starters in the fourth quarter. The Wizards have not won a game since October and continue to struggle under head coach Brian Keefe, who is seeking to find positives amid the team's challenges. Meanwhile, the Mavericks hope for Doncic's return before the All-Star break to bolster their playoff aspirations.