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Gafford is not in the Mavericks' starting lineup against the Pistons on Thursday. Gafford will come off the bench for Thursday's tilt due to the return of Anthony Davis (calf) from a one-game absence. Gafford started in Monday's loss to the Jazz, though he played just 13 minutes and finished with two points (1-1 FG), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block.
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Gafford (ankle) tallied two points (1-1 FG), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 13 minutes in Monday's 140-133 overtime loss to the Jazz. Gafford took back his spot in the starting five after missing Dallas' previous three games due to right ankle injury management, but his playing time was kept in check while he played for just the second time in two weeks. Foul trouble may have been a factor in Gafford's limited minutes, as he had already racked up three personals just over two minutes into the second quarter before hitting the bench for the remainder of the period. He then played brief shifts at the beginning of the third and fourth quarters before the Mavericks went with Dwight Powell at center in overtime. Gafford should generally see his minutes pick up once he's further removed from the injury and when he's not plagued by fouls, though his playing time could still be somewhat volatile depending on matchups, especially when the Mavericks also have Anthony Davis (calf) available as an alternative at center.
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Gafford will start against the Jazz on Monday, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports. With Anthony Davis (calf) sidelined, Gafford will get the starting nod. However, the big man will be limited to 17-20 minutes in his return from a three-game absence due to a right ankle injury, per Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. Over his last five outings (three starts), the 27-year-old has averaged 6.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 22.2 minutes per tilt.
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Gafford (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Jazz but will be limited to 17-20 minutes, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Gafford will shed his questionable tag and return from a three-game absence due to a right ankle injury. With Anthony Davis (calf) sidelined, Gafford could get the starting nod, though he'll be limited regardless. Over his last five outings (three starts), the 27-year-old center has averaged 6.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 22.2 minutes per tilt.
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Gafford (ankle) participated in Monday's morning shootaround, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Gafford has missed the past three games for Dallas, but he's officially listed as questionable for this contest. Anthony Davis (calf) is also questionable, but he was able to participate Monday morning as well.
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Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | Result | Min | PTS | TRB | AST | BK | ST | TO | FPTS |
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| 12/20 | @  |
L 121-114 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 12/18 | vs  |
W 116-114 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 15 |
| 12/15 | @  |
L 140-133 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 12/12 | vs  |
W 119-111 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/06 | vs  |
W 122-109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/05 | @  |
L 132-111 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/03 | vs  |
W 118-108 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
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Career Stats
| Season | G | FG | FGP | 3PT | 3PTP | FT | FTP | PTS | PPG | FPTS |
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| 2025 | 18 | 54 | 61.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 39 | 79.6 | 147 | 8.17 | 315 |
| 2024 | 57 | 283 | 70.2 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 68.9 | 701 | 12.30 | 1308 |
| 2023 | 74 | 348 | 72.5 | 0 | 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 | 70 | 307 | 72.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 127 | 68.3 | 740 | 10.57 | 1470 |
| Career | 396 | 1507 | 70.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 630 | 67.9 | 3644 | 9.20 |