I’ve heard Marshall reject the Michael Jordan flu game comparison
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Detroit Pistons 116-114 in a wild overtime finish Thursday at the American Airlines Center. Cooper Flagg led the way with 23 points. doc Find Marshall thrived despite playing with the disease. Marshall to close the Michael Jordan flu game comparison, according to Mavs insider Mike Curtis.
Jason Kidd called the “Flu Game” last night for Najib Marshall, who played through the illness. The Mavs forward had a different way of describing it.
“It was definitely tough…Michael Jordan was like 40 when he had his flu game? (I was) 16, man. Bubblegts Game.” pic.twitter.com/HFdNHJVBMk
— Mike Curtis (@MikeACurtis2) December 19, 2025
This game was meant to be Cade Cunningham’s hometown thriller. Instead, Cunningham struggled, shooting just 12 of 30, including 2 of 9 from the three-point line. Cunningham also failed to get the go-ahead shot in overtime. also, Flagg published Cunningham with a big dunk at one point.
Marshall finished with 16 points on 5-of-9 shooting. He also went 6 of 7 from the free throw line. It was a big win for the Mavs, who prevailed despite blowing a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter. That it was a big win for the Mavs, as they try to dig themselves out of the hole they put themselves in.
The Mavericks won despite shooting just 44.9% from the floor, including 18.5% from beyond the arc. But they were able to win this game because they contained the Pistons. Detroit shot just 38.5% from the field, including 18.2% from three. The Mavericks won despite losing the battle on the boards 62-51. But their defense stepped up with 15 blocked shots. The Mavericks also forced 17 turnovers.
Marshall has been pretty consistent of late, scoring at least 15 points in six straight games. With Kyrie Irving out indefinitely, the Mavs need all the help they can get in addition to Flagg and Anthony Davis. The win improved the Mavericks’ record to 11-17, and they currently sit in 11th place in the Western Conference. They now travel to the City of Brotherly Love to face the Philadelphia 76ers.
2025-12-19 14:32:00
