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Gafford registered 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 FT), 12 rebounds and one block across 18 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 121-119 win over the Thunder. It was the first double-double of the season for Gafford, who has been deployed as part of the second unit for three straight games. He's been a reliable source of secondary offense in November regardless of his role, scoring in double digits in seven straight contests while averaging 15.1 points, 7.3 boards and 1.6 blocks over that stretch while shooting 74.6 percent from the floor.
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Gafford closed Saturday's 110-93 win over the Spurs with 22 points (9-10 FG, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 18 minutes. Gafford and Dereck Lively have been alternating in the starting role, but the former is expected to continue coming off the bench in the next few games, according to Jason Kidd and per Landon Thomas of Mavs Fans For Life. Gafford has been playing at a high level in recent days and has scored in double digits in six straight contests.
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Gafford (leg) has returned to Thursday's game against the Jazz, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports. Gafford departed the contest in the third quarter and went to the locker room briefly, but he returned to action a few minutes later. Gafford didn't start the contest, but with Dereck Lively in foul trouble, the former should handle increased minutes.
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Gafford headed to the locker room during the second half of Thursday's game against the Jazz due to an apparent leg injury, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports. The big man headed to the locker room limping after staying down, and he looked in pain while grabbing his right leg as he exited the court. Dereck Lively is in foul trouble, so the Mavericks will have to rely on Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell in case Gafford doesn't return to the hardwood.
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Gafford is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Jazz, Mark Followill of Bally Sports Southwest reports. Gafford will move to the bench for the first time this season, meaning Dereck Lively will get the start at center in this one. The move is a bit puzzling since Gafford has been playing well in November, averaging 14.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game while shooting an impressive 79.6 percent from the field in six contests.
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Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | Result | Min | PTS | TRB | AST | BK | ST | TO | FPTS |
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| 11/19 | vs  |
W 132-91 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 |
| 11/17 | @  |
W 121-119 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 21 |
| 11/16 | vs  |
W 110-93 | 18 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 35 |
| 11/14 | @  |
L 115-113 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 11/12 | @  |
L 120-117 | 24 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24 |
| 11/10 | @  |
L 122-120 | 34 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 32 |
| 11/08 | vs  |
L 114-113 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
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Career Stats
| Season | G | FG | FGP | 3PT | 3PTP | FT | FTP | PTS | PPG | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 | 80 | 70.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 28 | 66.7 | 188 | 12.53 | 325 |
| 2023 | 74 | 348 | 72.5 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 67.4 | 814 | 11.00 | 1750 |
| 2022 | 78 | 289 | 73.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 127 | 67.9 | 705 | 9.04 | 1353 |
| 2021 | 72 | 285 | 69.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 107 | 69.9 | 677 | 9.40 | 1284 |
| 2020 | 54 | 154 | 68.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 72 | 66.7 | 380 | 7.04 | 729 |
| 2019 | 43 | 94 | 70.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 32 | 53.3 | 220 | 5.12 | 408 |
| 3 Year Avg | 75 | 307 | 71.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 117 | 68.0 | 732 | 9.76 | 1462 |
| Career | 336 | 1250 | 71.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 484 | 66.8 | 2984 | 8.88 |