Washington Wizards Snap Losing Streak as Kyshawn George Shines Against Mavericks
The Washington Wizards eventually set up their meter, and it came through the hands of one man.
Kyshawn George, the youthful forward snappily getting one of the NBA’s most interesting rout stories, erupted for a career-high 34 points and 11 rebounds, powering his side to a 117- 107 win over the Dallas loners on Friday night.
The Wizards had started the season on shaky ground, but in Dallas, they flipped the narrative.
George, red-hot from beyond the bow, connected on 7 of 9 three-pointers and went 11- for- 15 from the field, adding three blocks and two steals in a performance that screamed star power.
Watch Kyshawn George’s tape from tonight.
Got to his spots, moved purposefully without the ball, hands in passing lanes, fluid passer, and orchestrated the offense.
Easily his best game as a pro: 34 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks 11-15 FG, 7-9 3PT. pic.twitter.com/to4PjPUqjq
— Bijan Todd (@bijan_todd) October 25, 2025
“Kyshawn George posted career-bests of 34 points and 11 rebounds as the Washington Wizards overcame a slow start to notch their first win of the season, beating the host Dallas Mavericks 117-107 on Friday.”
That opening line from the post-game recap slightly captures the full story. The Wizards started flat, running 23- 9 beforehand after Dallas exploded out of the gates.
PJ Washington’s emphatic chasedown block on Bub Carrington set the tone, but it wouldn’t last.
Washington called a time-out, regrouped, and came out blasting. The shift was instant.
The Wizards, who had missed their first five shots from deep, set up their groove and hit their last four triplets of the quarter, including a buzzer-beater from George that cut the loners’ lead to 35- 28.
The 22-year-old forward, who tallied 11 points in the opening frame, picked up right where he left off.
He opened the alternate quarter with seven straight points, driving an 11- 0 Washington run that flipped the game. From there, the Wizards noway really looked back.
“George, who had 11 points in the first period, scored the first seven points of the second as the visitors used an 11-0 run to grab the lead, before retaining control through halftime.”
Dallas faltered poorly in the alternate quarter, missing their first nine shots and coughing up 13 possessions before halftime. The Wizards penalized every mistake, leading 58- 52 at the break.
Anthony Davis tried to rally the loners with 27 points and 13 rebounds, while novitiate Cooper Flagg and PJ Washington scored 18 all. But the night belonged to George.
Every time Dallas clawed back, he answered, none louder than his seventh three-pointer, a dagger from the corner with just over two twinkles to go that silenced the crowd.
Tre Johnson added 17 off the bench for Washington, while Alex Sarr delivered 14 points, nine boards, and three big blocks in a gritty inside battle.
“But a string of turnovers by the Mavericks down the stretch, and George’s back-breaking seventh three with 2:03 left, sealed it for Washington.”
The Wizards closed strong, sending the Mavericks to 0-2 for the season. For George, it was a statement night — and possibly an early nudge in the Most Improved Player conversation.
