Mavs Coach Kidd Calls Out Shooting Guards' 3-Point Woes

Dallas struggles from deep in loss to Raptors, Kidd wants more from Max Christie and Klay Thompson

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Dallas Mavericks have lost seven straight games, and head coach Jason Kidd pointed to the team's poor 3-point shooting as a major factor in their recent struggles. Kidd specifically called out shooting guards Max Christie and Klay Thompson, saying he needs them to be more consistent from beyond the arc to help the Mavs turn things around.

Why it matters

The Mavericks' inability to hit 3-pointers has been a significant problem during their losing skid, and Kidd knows they need better production from their starting backcourt to get back on track. If Christie and Thompson can't find their shooting strokes, the Mavs could fall further down the Western Conference standings.

The details

In the Mavs' 122-92 loss to the Raptors, Dallas shot a dismal 16.7% (5-for-30) from 3-point range. Christie went 0-for-7 from deep, while Thompson made just 1-of-7 attempts. Kidd said he needs both players to be more aggressive and confident when they have open looks from 3-point range, as the Mavs' offense has stagnated without consistent perimeter shooting.

  • The Mavericks have now lost seven straight games.

The players

Jason Kidd

The head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, who has called out his team's poor 3-point shooting as a major factor in their recent losing streak.

Max Christie

The Mavericks' starting shooting guard, who went 0-for-7 from 3-point range in the loss to the Raptors.

Klay Thompson

The veteran shooting guard for the Mavericks, who made just 1-of-7 3-point attempts in the blowout defeat.

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What they’re saying

“I think he's taking what's there. If they're closing out, he's trying to drive the ball and then if he's open, shooting it. I thought he got off to a really good start in Orlando. Klay is the one that is taking and making. We would like Max to do the same.”

— Jason Kidd, Head Coach (The Dallas Morning News)

What’s next

If the Mavericks' 3-point shooting woes continue, they could fall further down the Western Conference standings, putting their playoff hopes in jeopardy.

The takeaway

The Mavericks' inability to consistently hit 3-pointers has been a major factor in their recent struggles, and head coach Jason Kidd is calling on shooting guards Max Christie and Klay Thompson to step up and provide more production from beyond the arc. If the Mavs can't find their shooting stroke soon, their playoff aspirations could be in serious trouble.