GAME 17: DAL (10-7) @ LAC (10-8) | 112-104 win

[DanSchwartzgan]

Mavs have two problems imho. Playing any of the centers (WCS and Powell) just doesn't work, because they suck. Combined they managed a 1-4 FG, 0-2 FT, 3 RBD, 1 AS, 1 STL with teams basically neglecting them on defense. Spacing is awful whenever they are on the court. Ugly, ugly performance and I really hope WCS doesn't see the floor again.  

I think you have to look at this in two different ways...One is when one of WC or P is in with KP and the other is one of them in the non-KP minutes.  Someone HAS to get the non-KP minutes at center.  

On this night Powell who was +2 for the game was +7 when in without KP.  

WCS who was +0 for the game was also +0 in the non-KP minutes (a victory if you can hold your own when KP sits).  

Of course none of that is possible without the real Dirkie winner...Maxi...being back in the rotation.  Best +/- on the team and highest Help Value of anyone at +18.  He elevated his game more than anyone.  We could really use another Maxi-like player and one less Willie/Powell like player in the rotation.