Game 53: Oklahoma City Thunder (35-16) vs. Dallas Mavericks (29-23)

[Winter]

I know PJs contribution wasn’t as obvious as Gafford’s, but like Derek lively, Gafford’s role is really straightforward and easy to jump into, where is PJ is going to take a while to get acclimated.

However, I think he made a pretty big difference in terms of boxing out, rebounding, attacking closeouts, defending and just generally being a long, quick presence out there.

I think PJ just needs to be efficient and hit for average.... most nights, that's a win. That's the way he looked, and I don't think he needs to be anything else. He's everything Williams isn't. 

Gafford, on the other hand, looks like a man among boys.