Washington played 41 minutes and was focused for nearly all of them as a floor-stretching weapon.
“For him to play 41 minutes tonight and I have a review of the film but I would say 39 of them were like really intentional, focused... He's a weapon because he can stretch the defense.”
DALKyrie Irving · Max Christie · Naji Marshall · P.J. Washington · Daniel Gafford · Cooper FlaggRole & Rotation𝕏 BeatFlagg is left out of the group that opens the second half.
“The Mavs start the second half without Cooper Flagg. The unit is Kyrie Irving, Max Christie, Naji Marshall, P.J. Washington, and Daniel Gafford.”
DALNaji Marshall · Max Christie · Zaccharie Risacher · P.J. Washington · Moussa CisseRole & Rotation𝕏 BeatMavericks starting lineup vs. Pelicans: Marshall, Christie, Risacher, Washington, Cissé.
“Dallas Mavericks Starters vs. New Orleans Pelicans: G Naji Marshall, G Max Christie, F Zaccharie Risacher, F P.J. Washington, C Moussa Cissé”
Washington's length and toughness help fix the Mavericks' trouble finishing possessions.
“One of the areas we were just a little disappointed in the other night, we weren't able to finish possessions like we needed to. And I think P.J. solves, helps solve that issue alone because of his length and toughness. But he's also someone that can defend one-on-one and force very tough shots by bigs and smalls.”
