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The second half of the NBA season is underway. With a final score of 123-113, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Phoenix Suns in an exciting game on Thursday, extending their winning streak to seven games.
Dallas not only defeated their opponents, winning the season series 2-1, but they also gained ground in the Western Conference rankings. Even though this was the first game after All-Star weekend, the Mavericks were aware of how important this game was.
The players for the Mavericks are beginning to appear at ease. Due to injuries, shifting starting lineups, and recent transactions, the Mavs were never able to establish a routine and build a rapport with one another.
The two Dallas Mavericks X-factors for the remainder of the season are very evident.
Josh Green and P.J. Washington in particular came up and made some huge shots. On the offensive end, Washington appears to be becoming more at ease, while Green has maintained the flow he established prior to the All-Star break.
Josh DELIVERS on the open three after Luka makes one of those CRAZY passes! tweet.com/D8maQzy0GB
Rewritten by MavsHighlights (@MavsHighlights) 23 February 2024
Green is having some of his best moments as a basketball player. Considering the Hornets’ desire for him, being able to retain him while getting P.J. Washington is one of the more significant transactions that received less attention.
Washington has been solid on defense even though he is still finding his attacking groove. Although P.J. faces a difficult task every night—assigning the team’s top players—head coach Jason Kidd has great faith in him and praises his defensive play.
P.J. Washington and Jason Kidd:
“I believe P.J. [Washington] is doing a fantastic job on defense. He’s accepting [Kevin] Durant’s challenge. Turning on ‘Book,’ he means Devin Booker. In my opinion, he made a lot of defensive tackles tonight and received some excellent looks.
— @noahweber00, Noah Weber 23 February 2024
The 2023–2024 NBA season will feature less than 30 games, at which point teams will begin to refine their playstyle and mistakes. For the remainder of the Mavericks’ season, Josh Green and P.J. Washington, with their developing skills, will be the X-Factors as the team maintains consistency. The Mavs will depend on both of these players to be a reliable presence in the starting lineup because when these men perform well, so does the rest of the club.
The Mavericks are making a statement to the league as they prepare for a difficult run of games. The Mavericks, who are among the hottest teams in the NBA, will try to keep up their winning streak when they play the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Keep checking back for more information about Josh Green, P.J. Washington, and the Dallas Mavericks.
