Dennis Smith Jr. scored 22 points tonight, securing his 19th consecutive game scoring in double-figures. It was also his 10th game this season with at least 20 points, which moves him past Jim Jackson and Jason Kidd and into sixth place all-time for most games with 20+ points by a Mavs rookie.
Dirk Nowitzki notched his fourth double-double of the season, scoring 16 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. He also recorded five steals, which ties for the third-most in a game in his career. It’s the most he’s swiped since stealing nine in a game against the Rockets on March 7, 2004, per Basketball-Reference.