The Mavericks lost their second straight game to begin the 2025-26 season and their home opener on Friday night in embarrassing fashion, 117-107 to the Washington Wizards. Kyshawn George led the way for the Wizards with 34 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and five steals. Dallas native Tre Johnson also added 17 points, and Alex Sarr had a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double. Anthony Davis led another pathetic performance for Dallas with 27 points and 13 rebounds.

The script was the same for the Mavericks in Friday’s loss as we saw in the season opener on Wednesday. Dallas started aggressively and looked dominant against a team that won 18 games last season, taking a commanding 35-28 lead. The Mavericks lost the game early in the second quarter, starting the quarter 0-for-8 from the field,

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