The Mavericks were 2-1 again this past week and jumped to 11th place in the West. They beat Miami (118-108) at home on Wednesday before going to Oklahoma City, where they got whooped by the Thunder (132-111). They came back home the next night for a huge bounce-back win against Houston (122-109). Cooper Flagg led the team in scoring during these three games with 19 points per game. P.J. Washington returned on Saturday night after missing a week with a sprained ankle. Daniel Gafford (ankle) missed two games, while Kyrie Irving (knee) and Dereck Lively (foot/knee) remained out.

Grade: B

The Mavericks had their second consecutive week with multiple wins. Simply put, they are enjoyable to watch for the first time since last Christmas (no Wham intended). Cooper Flagg being far better than any

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