Doncic’s triple-double helps Mavericks send Wizards to 16th straight loss in 137-101 rout
WASHINGTON– Luka Doncic had 21 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds and Kyrie Irving added 25 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 137-101 victory over Washington on Thursday night, the Wizards’ 16th straight loss.
Washington tied a franchise record for consecutive losses and fell to 2-18. This is the second straight season the Wizards have suffered a 16-game skid.
Dallas made 11 of its first 16 3-pointers and finished 20 of 38 from beyond the arc for its sixth straight victory.
Malcolm Brogdon scored 16 for the Wizards, who were without Kyle Kuzma (left rib sprain) and Corey Kispert (left ankle sprain).
It was Doncic’s 78th triple-double, tying him for seventh on the career list with Wilt Chamberlain and James Harden. Next on the list is Dallas coach Jason Kidd at 107.
Mavericks: It wasn’t much of a test, but the Mavericks put plenty of distance between themselves and the Wizards before halftime and had little to fear against an overmatched opponent.
Wizards: Washington hasn’t won since the day before Halloween, and that streak could last for a while. The Wizards’ next four opponents – Denver, Memphis, Cleveland and Boston – are all above .500.
It was only a six-point game late in the first quarter, but the Mavericks went on an 11-2 run that included a 3-pointer from Spencer Dinwiddie and two from Klay Thompson.
The Wizards become the sixth team to have a 16-game losing streak in consecutive seasons, according to Sportradar. The others were the Mavericks (1992-93 and 1993-94), Los Angeles Clippers (1998-99 and 1999-2000), Charlotte Bobcats (2011-12 and 2012-13), Philadelphia 76ers (2013- 14, 2014-15). and 2015-16) and San Antonio Spurs (2022-23 and 2023-24).
Both teams play Saturday night: the Mavericks in Toronto and the Wizards at home against the Nuggets.
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