The Dallas Mavericks won their first game of the season on Sunday night, as they beat the Toronto Raptors 139-129. The team played balanced basketball, and multiple players stepped up in a much-needed win at home. One player who played a big part was P.J. Washington. The Dallas forward has demonstrated his versatility in the past three games, transitioning into multiple roles.
Recently, Washington has proved how difficult it is to bench him, as he has started all three games for Dallas in Jason Kidd's new big lineup. He has shown his worth during that time span, averaging 17.