The shorthanded Dallas Mavericks (21-16) got a much-needed win over the Los Angeles Lakers (20-16) with a commanding 118-97 victory on January 8.
Dallas Mavericks Top Performers:
Quentin Grimes 23 PTS | 9 REB | 6 AST | 45.8 FPS
Grimes is making the most of his opportunity, putting up 20+ points for the second time in three nights. He’s proven himself as a strong offensive option, and he’s also showing signs of becoming a well-rounded player.
Spencer Dinwiddie 19 PTS | 6 REB | 8 AST | 38.2 FPS
Dinwiddie took a more active role in scoring today after failing to make an impact offensively in his last three games. His consistency remains an issue.
PJ Washington 22 PTS | 8 REB | 1 STL | 33.6 FPS
Washington’s offense has been steadily improving over the past three games and has kept his overall contributions intact. He should be able to sustain or elevate his numbers as the top-scoring option for the Mavericks.
Jaden Hardy 15 PTS | 3 3PT | 1 STL | 24.6 FPS
Hardy has crossed the 20-minute mark for five straight games, and he’s scored in double figures in five of his last six.
Klay Thompson 13 PTS | 3 3PT | 1 STL | 16.0 FPS
Thompson has scored in double figures for nine straight games, but he hasn’t gone over 16 points in that stretch. But he’s hit at least three three-pointers in each of his last four games.
Los Angeles Lakers Top Performers:
Anthony Davis 21 PTS | 12 REB | 2 BLK | 43.9 FPS
Davis is battling a foot injury, but he’s still producing impressive numbers. He’s recorded his fifth consecutive double-double and has been a defensive force, blocking at least two shots in each of his last four games.
LeBron James 18 PTS | 10 REB | 8 AST | 43.0 FPS
James nearly achieved a triple-double in his last two outings despite playing through a foot injury in the past five games. He’s shooting the ball well, but his lack of trips to the free-throw line is hurting his point total.
Max Christie 12 PTS | 1 STL | 1 BLK | 21.7 FPS
Christie continues to be a well-rounded player, putting up numbers in at least seven major categories for the fourth straight game.
Dalton Knecht 13 PTS | 2 3PT | 1 BLK | 15.0 FPS
Knecht’s shooting has been up and down, but he’s proven that he’s capable of hitting double figures despite limited minutes.
Dorian Finney-Smith 11 PTS | 3 3PT | 3 REB | 13.6 FPS
DFS is primarily a defensive player, but he’s consistently making an impact on offense.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Austin Reaves 15 PTS | 2 REB | 1 AST
Reaves, who had been averaging 23.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 10.5 assists in his last six games, had a significant drop-off in his performance for the month.
