The Dallas Mavericks are now 34-25 after Wednesday night's win over the Toronto Raptors, and the sky is the limit for this team.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving continue to prove that they are one of the best duos in the NBA, and the supporting cast has strengthened as well. PJ Washington shot the ball extremely well against Toronto, making five 3-pointers and forgetting his poor shooting performance.
The Mavs look like they can compete in the Western Conference, but they have to stay healthy.
Dallas is finally starting to get healthy, but he must stay healthy to remain a viable contender. Dante Exum returned to action Wednesday after a month out, and his continued presence on the court will be crucial for Dallas.
Without further ado, here is a one-sentence report on the progress of all 14 players on the Dallas Mavericks roster.
Markieff Morris
Markieff Morris provided size on the wing when Dallas needed it, but has shifted to a player whose aggressiveness off the bench and relationship with his teammates will have the biggest impact.
dwight powell
Dwight Powell has remained positive through it all, going from getting a chance to start to not playing at all.
Olivier Maxence Prosper
Olivier-Maxence Prosper has as much potential as anyone on this roster, but his struggles as a shooter and out-of-control play limited him to limited minutes.
derrick jones jr.
Derrick Jones Jr. started the season strong from downtown, but has lacked reliability lately as his jumper has returned to the ground.
jaden hardy
Hardy's playing time has been very inconsistent, but he has made the most of it every time he has played and looks like he could be Dallas' sixth man one day.
Dante Exum
Dante Exum had his first year in Dallas derailed by injury, but when he was healthy he was an incredible glue on both ends of the floor.
Maxi Kleber
Maxi Kleber does everything that isn't on the stat sheet, and his defense, 3-point shooting ability, and versatility make him a staple in the rotation.
Daniel Gafford
Daniel Gafford is the perfect backup big man because of his rebounding and defense, and the energy he brings is contagious.
tim hardaway jr.
Tim Hardaway Jr.'s inconsistency is an issue, but his shooting remains essential to the Mavericks and to winning.
josh green
Josh Green has become an everyday starter and his 3-point shooting and hustle from the corner is second to none.
Derek Lively II
Derek Lively II has everything Dallas needs in a starting big man, with his shot blocking, lob catching and game sense.
PJ Washington
P.J. Washington has quickly become Dallas' best defender, and if he can maintain his enthusiasm from downtown, he could be the Mavs' third scorer going forward.
kyrie irving
Kyrie Irving is one of the best fourth-quarter players in the NBA, and his leadership and fit next to Luka Doncic were great.
Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic continues to prove that he is one of the best players in the NBA, and his improved catchoff shooting and defense have made him even more complete as a player.
Be sure to check out the latest information on Luka Doncic, PJ Washington, Kyrie Irving, and the rest of the Dallas Mavericks this season.
