Dallas Mavericks news: Dennis Smith Jr. on the Mavs offense and more

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. shared his thoughts on the team’s new offensive philosophy this season and more news from around the Mavs.

The Dallas Mavericks offense looks a little bit different this season. They have scored over 100 points in all three games thus far including throwing up 140 against the Timberwolves.

The Mavs are leading the NBA in 3-pointers attempted per game at 43.3.

They are also sixth in assists per game with 27.3. The Mavericks were 19th in that stat last season. It all goes back to the team’s emphasis on passing and playing at a faster pace this year. Their pace is up from 96.61 to 101.17. More shots and more ball movement were emphasized during training camp, and it is paying dividends for the team so far.

DSJ on the new offense

Before Monday’s game, starting point guard Dennis Smith Jr. gave some comments on the Mavs improved offense. Check them out courtesy of Dwain Price.

Dennis Smith Jr. on sharing the ball and the #Mavs 2nd in assists with 28.5 apg: "I think its super important. When everybody gets touches I think that makes everybody want to compete harder on the defensive end, and the hotter the ball is the more involved everybody will be."
— Dwain Price (@DwainPrice) October 22, 2018

Smith Jr. thinks the Mavericks offense should only improve too. Here is a second quote, thanks to Mister Price.

DSJ: “I like playing fast. I like to run. The challenge, I think, as a team is we’re turning it over more in the halfcourt. It's just early in the year trying to squeeze a couple of tight passes in there that’s not there. We’ll figure it out pretty soon." @dallasmavs #Mavs
— Dwain Price (@DwainPrice) October 23, 2018