That increased trust has not surprisingly led to increased usage. DJJ has taken 21 shots over the Mavs' past two games, both of which he scored 17-plus points in and both of which Dallas won.

Sadly, DJJ had just 48 games where he played more than ... if he lives up to the expectation of being an X-factor for the Mavs in the 2024 playoffs. Dallas' first-round matchup against the LA ...