3 observation from a suffocating Mavericks win over the Wizards, 109-87

Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty ImagesThe Mavericks left Washington with a 109-87 win over the Wizards Saturday night. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 26 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. Russell Westbrook led the way for the Wizards with 26 points and 14 rebounds. The game had demur feeling to it, as several starters were out for both teams. The Wizards were without Bradley Beal and Rui Hachimura, while the Mavericks were missing Kristaps Porzingis and Maxi Kleber.

Both teams scuffled to start the game, though the Mavericks were able to grind out a five point lead by the end of the first quarter. Nothing much changed in the second quarter, though Nicolo Melli took over with a…