GAME 59: DAL (35-24) vs. NOP (23-36): 125-118 WIN!

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The difference between Green (since Bane called him out) and anyone else Winter has mentioned is defensive usage. Green is actually helping DFS because his presence allows DFS and/or Bullock to take a lesser player defensively which is important if you want them to continue to be + offensive players in addition to + defenders. Last night, when McCullom was guarded by Green he had to work to get open and is one of the reasons the Mavs built the lead in the 2nd quarter. When Dallas started to hit shots, New Orleans struggled primarily because Green was making CJ work so hard to get the ball. I see Green becoming a lesser Bruce Bowen type defender. He is improving offensively and that might be a bit of a stretch offensively for comparison, but defensively Green is starting to be a difference maker.