Dallas Mavericks Dwight Powell Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Mavericks returned to action on Monday night. They had not played since Feb. 14 after severe weather in Texas forced two consecutive postponements. The Mavs were happy to be back as they faced the Memphis Grizzlies.
Dwight Powell earned a spot start because Kristaps Porzingis was out with a back injury. He became the primary roll man and was tasked with guarding Jonas Valanciunas inside. It was no easy assignment on Feb. 22.
Powell’s numbers do not jump off the screen, but he earned the Defensive Player of the Game belt in the win.