Spencer Dinwiddie led the Dallas Mavericks with a strong performance against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. He scored 20 points, grabbed 3 steals, and played for 37 minutes. Despite his efforts, the Mavericks lost by a narrow margin of 119-116.
What It Means
Dinwiddie’s 3 steals were a standout in this game, leading both teams in that category. This performance exceeded his usual projections significantly. Recently, he has been averaging just under 10 points per game this season but managed to score double that against the Pelicans. His season averages include 9.6 points per game and shooting at a rate of 39.1%. As a point guard, he ranks within the top-5 for assists in nearly one-fifth of his games this season.
