Naji Marshall Drops 28 Points and Eight Rebounds in Double Overtime Loss

Naji Marshall delivered a strong performance for the Dallas Mavericks in Friday's 133-127 double overtime loss to the Clippers, registering 28 points (8-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 9-10 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 47 minutes. Marshall has been in a nice rhythm recently, averaging 19.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.8 triples, 1.4 steals, and 0.8 turnovers over his last five games. He is currently seeing significant opportunity due to Anthony Davis's calf injury and Dereck Lively's minutes cap, though his production is expected to decrease upon Davis's return. Marshall, who signed a three-year, $27 million contract in July 2024, holds 2025 season averages of 10.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.3 steals.