Today we're going to talk about that exciting NBA regular season, yes, it's the Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder. You may be thinking, "It's another ordinary basketball game, what's there to talk about?" Oh, don't worry, this game is not simple, it's not just a win-lose result, but a basketball feast full of suspense and surprises. Want to know why? Let's move on.
First of all, I have to mention Daniel Gafford who just joined the Mavericks, the big man's performance on the court is simply eye-catching. Imagine the new giant, who played only 17 minutes and 10 seconds, grabbed 19 points, 9 rebounds and 1 block, can you believe it? Gafford is like a hungry wolf on the court, merciless for rebounding and sharp for scoring opportunities. The cooperation between him and Doncic is simply tacit to the extreme, and the cooperation between the two on the court is comparable to a pas de deux, making the opponent unguardable.
Let's talk about Gafford as a whole this season. In 46 games, he averaged 26.3 minutes per game and had 11.1 points and 8 rebounds, which is already very good, but his shooting percentage was as high as 68.9% and his free throw percentage was 71.2%, which is one of the best in the league. Not to mention, he averages 2.1 blocks per game, which ranks 7th in the league, and it's not just numbers, it's a big mountain in the opponent's path.
Let's go back to the game, this matchup between the Mavericks and the Thunder, which ended with a score of 146-111, and the Mavericks beat the Thunder by a wide margin. This victory is not only a victory of numbers, but also a victory of strategy and tacit understanding. The Mavericks improved their record to 30-23 and remained firmly in eighth place in the West, while the Thunder suffered a slightly embarrassing two-game losing streak and slipped to 35-17 and fourth in the West.
The action on the trading market is also worth mentioning. The addition of Gafford was acquired by the Mavericks in exchange for Rejon Holmes plus a first-round pick. Seeing this, you may be asking, "Is this a good deal?" Oh, and the question is as obvious as asking which way the sun rises. The arrival of Gafford not only significantly improved the Mavericks' interior offense and defense, but also allowed Doncic's performance to be further amplified, which was a relief for the Mavericks.
Now, let's make a little controversial summary: Is Gafford's addition the Mavericks' most successful trade of the quarter? However, there's no denying that the positive energy Gafford brings to the Mavericks is palpable.
Okay, that's the end of the article, but we don't have to stop talking. I wonder what you think of this deal and what role do you think Gafford will play for the Mavericks? Don't forget to stay tuned for future updates to share your thoughts and predictions, and let's look forward to what Gafford and the Mavericks will do next!
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