Sunday, December 7, 2014

Mavericks 125 Bucks 102: Game 22 Recap

The Lead
The Mavericks have their offensive groove working all night as they dispatch the Bucks for the second time this week.



Box Score

Leaders
Mavs
Points: Parsons, 28
Rebounds: Chandler, Wright, 7
Assists: Barea, 9
+-: Harris, +25
Bucks
Points: Antetokounmpo, 18
Rebounds: Sanders, 9
Assists: Knight, 5
+-: Marshall, -1

Game Ball
Chandler Parsons
28 points, 5 rebounds, 11-14 FG, 4-6 3PT

X-Factor
Jae Crowder
9 points, 3 assists, 3 steals

Goat Horns
Khris Middleton
2 points, 1-5 FG, 4 turnovers

Play of the Game
With the Mavs up by 6 in the third quarter, Jae Crowder steals an offensive rebound away from Giannis Antetokounmpo which leads to an open three for Chandler Parsons.


Stat of the Game
The Run-DMC trio of Dirk, Monta and Chandler combine to go 26-39 from the field, leading the way for a Dallas offense that shot 58.3%.


Of Note
  • With the win the Mavs are now 10-2 against the East.
  • All Mavericks players were a plus for the game expect Jameer Nelson who was -11.
  • Dirk bounced back from a 2-10 shooting night against Phoenix by shooting 8-12.
  • J.J. Barea had 9 assists to 0 turnovers.
  • Brandan Wright was active defensively with 4 steals and 3 blocks.
    Grades
    Nowitzki: A
    Parsons: A+
    Chandler: A-
    Ellis: A-
    Nelson: C
    Harris: B+
    Crowder: A
    Wright: A
    Barea: A
    Aminu: B
    Jefferson: A

    Quote of Note
    "We do a lot of ab work in the weight room. (laughs) We're a veteran team. We understand there's going to be runs in this league. We just have to have stick with it and get defensive stops."
    Monta Ellis on being able to bounce back after taking a "body blow" against the Suns.

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    Next Up
    The Mavericks (16-6) begin a tough week of action with their first visit of the year to Memphis to face the impressive Grizzlies (16-4), Tuesday at 7:00. 
     

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