Dallas Mavericks: J.J. Barea will be the X factor for the team in the playoffs

Why J.J. Barea will be the X factor for the Dallas Mavericks in the playoffs

Mavs fans know the success Barea has had leading the second unit. The team going on runs has been a staple of the veteran’s legendary career. That is exactly why he will be the X factor for Dallas this postseason.

It looks like Barea is going to take over Brunson’s role. He and Luka Doncic rarely shared the floor this season. Barea will be the direct replacement when the Mavericks superstar heads to the bench.

The team feels good about winning the minutes with Doncic on the floor. They cannot lose those leads when he heads to the bench. Expanding them spearheaded by a bit of Barea magic makes the Mavericks impossible to defeat.

The team is plus 3.5 with J.J. on the court this season. They are plus 6.5 when Luka is in the game. Making those numbers hold up in the bubble means Dallas is making a deep run. Expect the two to play all 48 minutes at the point guard positions for the Mavericks.

J.J. Barea will be the X factor for the team in the playoffs. Sure, Luka Doncic will be carrying the mail and be the Mavericks’ most important player. Barea will be taking over those titles when the 21-year-old superstar rests, though. Making him a key piece for the Dallas Mavericks in Orlando.