The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Phoenix Suns 120-111. Cooper Flagg scored 27 points. Naji Marshall added 31. Dallas is on an eight-game losing streak — its longest since 2016. The Mavericks are 19-34 and haven’t won since January 22 against Golden State.
Dallas is on its longest losing streak since 2016
The Mavericks have lost eight consecutive games. The last win came January 22 against Golden State. This is the franchise’s longest losing streak in nine years. Dallas fell to 19-34 with the loss to Phoenix. The season is past its midpoint. The Mavericks are closer to the lottery than the playoffs.
Flagg is averaging 32 points over six games
Cooper Flagg was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. He scored 27 points against the Suns. Over his last six games, Flagg is averaging 32 points. The production is elite. The team results are not. Dallas has lost during the stretch despite Flagg’s scoring. Individual performance hasn’t translated to wins.
Marshall shot 12-for-17
Naji Marshall scored 31 points on 12-for-17 shooting against Phoenix. Marshall has been consistent. He and Flagg combined for 58 points. The Mavericks still lost by nine. Two players producing at high levels hasn’t been enough. The rest of the roster hasn’t matched their output. Dallas is losing games where multiple players score efficiently.
The Mavericks are 19-34
Dallas sits at 19-34. The eight-game losing streak has dropped the team further from playoff contention. The front office faces decisions about the direction of the roster. Flagg’s development is a long-term positive. The short-term results are a 15-game deficit below .500. Whether changes come before the trade deadline or after the season, the current roster isn’t winning.