
Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) shoots against Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, left, drives against Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) and Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) reach for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford, center, reacts with teammates Quentin Grimes, left, and Kyrie Irving (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, front left, drives against Dallas Mavericks defenders P.J. Washington (25), Kyrie Irving (11) and Daniel Gafford, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) gestures after scoring a 3-point basket against Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe yells from the sidelines during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) and Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, right, reach for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Dallas Mavericks guard Quentin Grimes, left, grabs the ball against Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)