Game 25: Dallas Mavericks (16-9) @ Portland Trail Blazers (6-18) 131-120 WIN!

[DanSchwartzgan]

I wonder why Exum didn't close the game. 2nd best player on the team right now. Had high hopes that he would replace one out of Grant/DJJ in the starting five when Kyrie returns but it seems like Kidd isn't there yet.
Speaking about Grant Williams. He has too many games like this. Mediocre/bad defense and no contribution on offense. Bulky Reggie Bullock.
 

It will be interesting when Kyrie comes back.  Any of GWill, DJJ or Exum could be the odd man out.  It might end up being Exum just because it is easier to pair him as the second ball handler with one of the stars when he comes off the bench.  He's been really valuable as a starter (night and day difference in his game since he's been starting).  I'd be afraid to mess with that.

OMax has a very key 5 minute stretch in the early 4th quarter (4 boards and an assist).  It was all the more important because to that point Grant hadn't done a thing.