Mavs Moneyball · May 30, 2022
Spencer Dinwiddie was the x-factor the Mavericks needed
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesSpencer Dinwiddie balled-out in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals. He did everything he could to try and extend the series with the Golden State Warriors, scoring 26 points and knocking down five three-pointers. Despite his heroics, the Dallas Mavericks’ season ended that night.
This kind of effort endeared him to Mavericks fans. They came to expect big plays from Dinwiddie soon after he arrived in Dallas as part of the trade that sent Kristaps Porzingis to the Washington Wizards in February. He instantly meshed with his new teammates, thrived in a new environment, and became a critical part of the Mavericks’ deep playoff run.
