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Dallas Mavericks’ Marshall Benched, Christie to Start Against Kings

SACRAMENTO, CA – In a lineup shakeup, the Dallas Mavericks have decided to move guard Marshall to the bench for Saturday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, according to Fox 40 Sacramento’s Sean Cunningham. Max Christie will take Marshall’s place in the starting five.

Marshall had started the previous 12 games for Dallas, averaging an impressive 16.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists during that stretch. The decision appears to be a strategic move by Mavericks coach, aiming to inject new energy into the starting lineup.

Marshall has shown his ability to perform well coming off the bench this season, averaging 10.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in that role. It remains to be seen how this change will affect the Mavericks’ performance against the Kings.

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