Game 56: Phoenix Suns (33-22) vs. Dallas Mavericks (32-23)

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Blocks are cool, but most of the time the attempt becomes a foul, not a cool block. I just don’t like centers who leave their feet often. It’s almost always a bad play.

I have enjoyed this last several minute stretch with Kleber anchoring the defense much more than I did the stretches of Gafford tonight.

They're the exact opposite player.  Gafford doesn't contest as well from the perimeter but is more likely to secure the defensive board.  Maxi can stretch the floor some but Gafford is vastly superior on the offensive boards and finishing near the rim.  It's nice to have them both.  I think Maxi at the 4 will be helpful against the bigger contenders like Minnesota and Denver.  

I think Gafford and the resurgent Maxi both have a role here.