Given the injuries to their superstar players, it’s no wonder the Dallas Mavericks’ role players have often had to step outside the box and take
“When you look at (forward) P. J. (Washington), I think he said it,” coach Jason Kidd said. “Give this group some time. This is a new group.
“We’re learning each other. We’re asking guys to change their role — to make a pivot — and guys have been in a positive state.”
The Mavs were certainly in a positive state Tuesday when they bashed the highly-regarded Los Angeles Lakers, winning, 118-97, to snap a five-game losing streak.