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Dallas Mavericks vs Washington Wizards Recap - Wizards Win 135-103
The battle between the Wizards and Mavericks didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Dallas was handed a 135-103 defeat on Friday at Capital One Arena.
The Wizards were a +7.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 216.5.
Washington got 35 points from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and another 24 points from Kristaps Porzingis. Ish Smith contributed 9 assists, while Kristaps Porzingis cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
The Mavericks got a 36-point performance from Luka Doncic, who was supported by 21 points from Jalen Brunson. Luka Doncic had 6 assists in a losing cause for Dallas, while Luka Doncic grabbed 7 rebounds.
The Wizards hit the break winning 67-53 before taking care of business in the second half.
Washington had a 45-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Washington takes its act on the road to face Boston looking for another win. For Dallas, they head on the road to face Milwaukee.