Jason Kidd praised the Mavericks' composure in protecting the ball after their victory over the Warriors.
2026-01-24 07:38
Thanks to scoring from Nagy Marshall, Cooper Flagg, and Max Christie, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Golden State Warriors 123-115 at home in another key game of the 2025/26 NBA regular season. Jason Kidd said the team was very composed in ball handling and executed plays and passing very well.
Naji Marshall scored 30 points and had 9 assists for the Dallas Mavericks in this game, Cooper Flagg contributed 21 points and 2 assists, and Max Christie also scored 21 points and 2 assists.
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said in an interview, "It's about staying calm and maintaining possession of the ball, both on defense and on offense. I also think the team did a good job executing plays and sharing the ball."
“When you look back at those shots, Naji Marshall, who trains every day, also understands that when you make things simple, even a little boring, that can take you a long way in life. Cooper Flagg helped us fight for rebounds from the start, and when he did that, it set off our fast break and got us moving. He was a player who thought about the team.”
Jason Kidd points out, "Everyone gets to touch the ball. There's no longer that situation where you're just focusing on one person. Nagy Marshall and Max Christie have benefited from this again. Max Christie has done everything he can, putting in tremendous effort defensively while also putting in this kind of performance offensively. It's really difficult, but Max Christie has consistently performed at a high level."
“We are still learning. Along this journey, the players are starting to mature, understand each other better in crucial moments, know that Cooper Flagg will have the ball, and trust that he will make the right decisions.”
In addition, Jason Kidd said, "The lineup deserves to continue starting in this game, and the decision was made after only a very brief discussion."
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