DALLAS, Texas — It was a rematch of Tuesday night when the Dallas Mavericks faced the Golden State Warriors at American Airlines Center with revenge on the line.
The Golden State Warriors came into this game coming off a blowout 133-110 win over the Houston Rockets and were poised for another win to move to 3-0 this week, but the Dallas Mavericks have other plans. was there. The Mavs defeated the Warriors 108-106 with 10 seconds left in the game.
The Mavericks announced before the game that Luka Doncic would be out with a sore right knee, and many fans were skeptical about how tonight's game would go, but it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. From start to finish, this offense was on fire. PJ Washington Jr. started the game hot and gave the Mavericks momentum. Dallas led by 10 points early in the game, but the Golden State Warriors came back and kept the game close until the final whistle.
Head coach Jason Kidd told his players in the locker room before the game that they needed someone to step up and provide offensive production like Luka, not to “become” Luka. He spoke later. PJ Washington was that guy tonight.
PJ Washington Jr. had 32 points, five rebounds and three assists.
The Dallas Mavericks have now won seven of their past eight games and will face the Houston Rockets this Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at American Airlines Center.
