DALLAS — While he admits that it took some time to get back into the flow after missing six games due to a left hip strain, rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. provided the Dallas Mavericks with exactly what they missed in his return Wednesday night during a 110-93 runaway victory over Detroit.
Scoring 15 points on 5-of-10 shooting, Smith filled up the stat sheet with five rebounds and five assists to boot during Wednesday’s win. He also provided the Mavericks (9-23) with lockdown defense by picking up fullcourt, helping the team work out of an early nine-point deficit.