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For the first time in nearly three months, the Dallas Mavericks finally won a game at the American Airlines Center against a depleted Lakers squad.
The Mavericks offense was clicking all night, with the paint scoring being especially impressive. While the defensive effort was lackluster, it’s hard to ask anymore of this Mavericks team.
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Without further ado, let’s get to the grade.
Cooper Flagg: Off The Charts
45 PTS / 8 REB / 9 AST / 2 STL / 1 BLK – 39 MIN
Since 1968, no rookie has scored more points over a two game span than Cooper Flagg.
Flagg was simply unstoppable Sunday night, as the Lakers had no answers for his constant downhill pressure. This game was also very different than Friday night’s 51 point explosion, as Flagg dominated the paint and free-throw line.
It is simply hard to put into words how good Flagg already is, because how is the youngest player in the league this good?
And for any Mavericks fans who might have tuned out after the trade, Flagg might be better than anyone who came before him.
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Daniel Gafford: B+
7 PTS / 7 REB / 0 AST / 2 STL / 2 BLK – 20 MIN
Daniel Gafford played another good game, but left with another injury.
In my opinion, Gafford should be shut down until next season to let him heal from his various ailments.
Max Christie: C
8 PTS / 1 REB / 2 AST / 2 STL / 0 BLK – 25 MIN
Max Christie continues to feel invisible in almost every game he plays, as Sunday night was another meaningless performance.
Unless Christie can shoot with more volume he doesn’t really add that much positive impact.
I still believe in the 23-year-old shooting-guard, but he needs to play better.
P.J. Washington: B
15 PTS / 5 REB / 0 AST / 0 STL / 0 BLK – 30 MIN
P.J. Washington is simply not an important player to this team going forward.
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While Washington can be a great role-player, I think his fit in Dallas simply doesn’t work anymore.
Naji Marshall: B
13 PTS / 7 REB / 7 AST / 2 STL / 0 – 32 MIN
If Naji Marshall could make threes, he would be a star, but he can’t
If the Mavericks elect to keep Marshall this offseason, his minutes should be heavily staggered with Flagg.
But…
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Publish date : 2026-04-06 06:40:00
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