DALLAS, Texas — Luka Dončić recorded a game-high 34 points in the home opener, just one shy of his career-high defeated the Wizards 108-100.
Kristaps Porzingis saw his first NBA action in 624 days put up 23 points.
With the win, the Mavs opened the season with a victory for the first time since the 2015 season.
Washington saw five players in double digits, led by guard Bradley Beal (19). Starters Thomas Bryant and Rui Hachimura contributed 14 apiece, while Moritz Wagner (13) and Jordan McRae (11) led the bench.
