Fans demand Dallas “fire Nico” after double-digit loss to Wizards

Fans continue to show their disdain for Nico Harrisonespecially after Dallas The Mavericks lost to the Washington Wizards in a 117-107 upset on Friday night.

Harrison surrounded himself with controversy after trading franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony DavisMax Christie and one first round pick in February. The move sent shockwaves around the league, creating excitement for Lakers fans while Mavericks fans were upset and shocked by the trade.

Dallas did get some talent in the Davis and Christie trades, but injuries marred the team’s trajectory last season. They reached the play-offs but didn’t do enough to qualify for a play-off spot, ending that campaign with much controversy. They made a splash in the summer by winning the first pick of the NBA draft, acquiring the rights to a college star Cooper Flagg.

However, Dallas is off to a poor start again, even with Davis and Flagg on the court together. They lost at home to Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. That may have been easier for the fans given the talent of their rival, but losing to a Wizards team that was one of the worst in the NBA last season certainly left fans frustrated. It got so bad that it There were cries of “Fire Nico” again.according to ESPN reporter Tim MacMahon.

“Fire Nico!” the chants are strong and the Mavs are up by double digits at home in the final minute against the Wizards,” McMahon wrote.

How the Mavericks played against the Wizards

There will be some self-reflection for Nick Harrison, Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks after embarrassing themselves at home against the Wizards.

Dallas started well, leading 35-28 after the first quarter. However, they fell back significantly as the Wizards outscored them 30-17 in the second period. The hosts could not recover from that as their rallying effort was too late to secure a comeback win.

Three players scored in double figures for Dallas, including Davis and Flegg. The former finished with 27 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks. He shot 9 of 19 from the field and 9 of 12 from the free throw line. Next came Flagg with 18 points and six assists, PJ Washington had 18 points and nine rebounds, while Max Christie and Jaden Hardy scored nine points each.

The Mavericks continue their quest for their first win of the season. They will stay at home for their next game, hosting the Toronto Raptors on October 26th at 7:30pm ET.