The Dallas Mavericks coach inserted Naji Marshall as the primary ball handler ... The Mavericks also lost Daniel Gafford in the first half of Monday’s game to a left ankle sprain.

Then things escalated quickly when Jusuf Nurkic picked up an offensive foul trying to plow through Daniel Gafford, and then Gafford's teammate Naji Marshall stepped in to stand up for his teammate.

The Dallas Mavericks have an important three-game stretch against winnable teams coming up, which started with Monday's home ...

The Dallas Mavericks entered the Queen City with another shorthanded roster for their matinee against the Charlotte Hornets ...

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall was one of three players ... for an offensive foul after attempting to back down Daniel Gafford. As Nurkic turned to walk away, something was said that ...

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall, left, and Phoenix Suns center ... Nurkic was called for an offensive foul while being guarded by Daniel Gafford with 9:02 left in the third quarter before ...

and the Mavericks' P.J. Washington and Naji Marshall — were ejected after a brawl interrupted play in the third quarter. The fracas began when Nurkić hit Dallas center Daniel Gafford with a ...

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall, left ... Nurkic committed an offensive foul by elbowing Mavericks center Daniel Gafford in the face. Nurkic attempted to walk away from the play, but ...

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford enjoyed a big game on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans.