Mavericks Defense paying off in Wins

Drew Gooden #90 did not play against the Clippers due to a bruised rib cage. He's questionable for Tuesaday niht home game.

Shawn Marion #0, played well against both teams in L.A.

The Dallas Mavericks concentration on defense is beginning to show results with back to back wins in L.A., during the Holloween weekend. Shawn Marion, Kris Humphries Jason Kidd even Erick Dampier all trick the Clippers and Laker fans and gave their fans back in Dallas a nice treat with sweet wins. Jason 'J.T.' played well at the 3 spot, his 3 pointer gave the Mavs the lead for good late in the fourth quarter against the Clippers.

Drew Gooden did not play due to a strain bruised rib cage suffered in the Lakers game.

Defense was good. But not good enough. The Mavericks need to continue to work hard to improve on defense. Offensive boards are important as well. The Mavericks history can be known as the team with no offensive rebounding sratefy or game. Basketball 101 teaches pupils to follow their shots!. The Mavericks mind set is to attempt a field goal and get back on defense, no one is underneath the basket following the shot thus getting those second chance points.

With the depth of the bench, and properly rotated players, the Mavs can be known as both a defensive and an offensive threat. With such depth on the bench, the Mavs could become a team to be dealt with.