Daniel Gafford of the Dallas Mavericks had a strong performance against the New Orleans Pelicans on January 29, 2025. He scored 22 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and made four blocks. Gafford exceeded his projections in all categories and led the game in blocks. He played for 33 minutes and achieved a double-double.
Gafford’s contributions were crucial in the Mavericks’ narrow victory over the Pelicans with a final score of 137-136. His perfect shooting performance (9/9) helped boost the team’s field goal percentage to an impressive 54.2%. The win improved the Mavericks’ record in games he has played to 23-22.
This game marked one of Gafford’s five instances this season where he scored over 20 points. His ability to exceed expectations in rebounds and blocks also stood out, as he consistently contributed defensively throughout the game.
