Regardless of role, Marshall keeps having an impact

NEW YORK – Whether he’s in the starting lineup or coming off the bench, Naji Marshall keeps finding ways to have an impact on the game.

On Monday against the Brooklyn Nets, Marshall found himself being one of the first players entering the game off the bench. It was his first time in that position since the March 3 against the Sacramento Kings.

But that change in roles mattered not to Marshall as he finished against the Nets with a game-high 23 points while converting 9-of-15 shots in a workmanlike 27 minutes. He also has now scored 20 or more points in eight of the Mavs’ last 10 games.

Marshall came off the bench against the Nets because the Mavs welcomed back Anthony Davis, who played his…