Player News
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Gafford registered nine points (4-4 FG, 1-3 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 118-104 loss to Oklahoma City. Gafford's playing time continues to trend in the wrong direction, having played fewer than 19 minutes in three of the past four games. After moving to the bench about a month ago, Gafford's role has fluctuated, resulting in somewhat muted production. While it is clear Dereck Lively has earned the trust of the coaching staff, there is a chance Gafford can force his way back into a 20+ minute role at some point in the near future.
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Gafford registered 19 points (7-11 FG, 5-7 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 27 minutes during Sunday's 137-131 win over Portland. Gafford was efficient from the floor and posted a strong stat line on both ends of the court. This was his first start since Nov. 12 and extended his solid run of play, as the big man has scored in double digits in 13 appearances in a row. He's averaging 14.1 points per game while shooting an impressive 75.5 percent from the floor in that span.
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Gafford will start Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports. Gafford enters the starting five due to Dereck Lively (knee) being sidelined. This marks Gafford's first start since Nov. 12 and his 12th of the season. Through 11 starts, Gafford holds averages of 12.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 blocks in 21.2 minutes per game.
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Gafford (illness) is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Utah. Gafford missed Wednesday's win over the Knicks due to an illness, though he will suit up Saturday barring any unexpected setbacks. Across his last five outings, the big man has averaged 11.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks, 1.2 assists and 0.8 steals across 21.8 minutes per game.
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Gafford (illness) participated in Friday's practice, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.comreports Gafford missed Dallas' most recent outing due to an illness. However, the 26-year-old big man's return to practice is a good sign of his availability against Utah on Saturday.
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Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | Result | Min | PTS | TRB | AST | BK | ST | TO | FPTS |
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| 12/21 | vs  |
W 113-97 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 23 |
| 12/19 | vs |
L 118-95 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 12/15 | @  |
W 143-133 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18 |
| 12/10 | @  |
L 118-104 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 12/07 | @  |
W 125-118 | 21 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 16 |
| 12/05 | @  |
W 137-101 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 12/03 | vs  |
W 121-116 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
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3:30 PM |
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10:00 PM |
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11:00 PM |
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11:00 PM |
| 1/01 | @  |
9:00 PM |
| 1/03 | vs  |
9:30 PM |
Career Stats
| Season | G | FG | FGP | 3PT | 3PTP | FT | FTP | PTS | PPG | FPTS |
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| 2024 | 27 | 136 | 72.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 53 | 67.1 | 325 | 12.04 | 585 |
| 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 | 348 | 1306 | 71.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 509 | 66.8 | 3121 | 8.97 |