Game 55: San Antonio Spurs (11-43) vs. Dallas Mavericks (31-23)

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I don't quite get what seems like Gafford bashing. The guy was brought in to be our backup 5 and has averaged 15 pts, 12 rbs and 2.33 blocks per game in 3 contests in 21.33 minutes a game. Maybe give the guy some credit. Lively is better and that's great, but Gafford was a damn good pickup. He's playing hard and loves the team. Maybe cheer for the guy.

He couldn't stop Wemby.  Other than that, he's looked really amazing here.  We are suddenly a good rebounding team.  That's because of Gafford.  His hands are really good and he catches everything thrown at him.  He runs the court every possession like it's a race.  I'm a big fan.  He's not as quick as Lively and doesn't have the same reach.  Lively clearly has much more potential.  I think Gafford is about to be the best backup big in the NBA though.