6 Stats to Monitor For Dallas This Season

By Austin Denius

Oct 19, 2016

Mar 23, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) defended by Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) during the fourth quarter at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Blazers won the game 109-103. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 1, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Salah Mejri (50) blocks a shot by Orlando Magic forward Devyn Marble (11) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Magic 121-108. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Salah Mejri’s Blocks Per Game

Salah Mejri’s stats are something no one thought would be monitored until the end of last year. Mejri provided a huge spark for Dallas in the playoffs last year with his defense.

His combination of height and length make him as great shot blocker, and that is perfect to come in behind Andrew Bogut.

Mejri should be one of the better second unit players, and should be the man in the middle for every minute he’s on the court.

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Stay tuned for our continued countdown to the season opener for the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs will play the Indiana Pacers for the first game of the season on October 26th at 6:00 PM central time.