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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ACTIVEPrevious game (vs. LAC 12/21)
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2024-25 Season Stats
Daniel Gafford Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL9.05.51.01.50.5Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 27 12 20.4 12.0 6.4 1.3 1.2 0.5 1.0 2 0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 5.0 7.0 72.3% 5.0 7.0 72.3% 2.0 2.9 67.1% 2.7 3.7 2.6 1.3 +19 72.9% 2023-24 74 66 24.5 11.0 7.6 1.6 2.1 0.9 1.0 15 0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 4.7 6.5 72.5% 4.7 6.5 72.5% 1.6 2.4 67.4% 2.6 5.0 3.1 1.6 -102 73.1% 2022-23 78 47 20.6 9.0 5.6 1.1 1.3 0.4 1.1 10 0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 3.7 5.1 73.2% 3.7 5.1 73.2% 1.6 2.4 67.9% 2.1 3.5 2.4 1.0 -90 73.9% 2021-22 72 53 20.1 9.4 5.7 0.9 1.4 0.4 0.9 8 0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 4.0 5.7 69.5% 4.0 5.7 69.3% 1.5 2.1 69.9% 2.2 3.5 2.4 1.0 -208 70.8% 2020-21 54 11 14.6 7.0 4.3 0.5 1.4 0.5 0.8 2 0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 2.9 4.2 68.4% 2.9 4.2 68.4% 1.3 2.0 66.7% 1.7 2.5 1.8 0.7 +49 69.7% 2019-20 43 7 14.2 5.1 2.5 0.5 1.3 0.3 0.7 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 2.2 3.1 70.1% 2.2 3.1 70.1% 0.7 1.4 53.3% 1.2 1.3 2.3 0.7 -29 68.6% Career 34819619.69.05.51.01.50.50.93700.00.00.0%3.85.371.3%3.85.371.2%1.52.266.8%2.13.42.41.1-36172.0% -
Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL9.55.60.71.60.4Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 22 22 20.2 9.0 5.5 0.7 1.5 0.3 0.9 1 0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 3.5 5.6 63.4% 3.5 5.6 63.4% 1.9 3.0 63.1% 1.9 3.6 1.7 0.8 -46 65.0% 2020-21 5 2 23.4 11.8 5.8 0.6 2.0 1.0 0.6 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 4.4 5.2 84.6% 4.4 5.2 84.6% 3.0 4.8 62.5% 2.8 3.0 3.4 1.0 +7 80.7% Career 272420.89.55.60.71.60.40.8100.00.00.0%3.75.567.1%3.75.567.1%2.13.362.9%2.13.52.00.8-3968.0%
Daniel Gafford
Season Stats
Previous Game (vs. LAC 12/21)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF2720.412.06.41.31.02.62024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB6.43.72.72024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL1.20.52024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%72.3%72.3%0.0%67.1%72.9%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+191.302
Daniel Gafford
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/17W 109-84171143201000.0%5480.0%5480.0%33100.0%223.0+1412287.0%10/14L 110-9617471301000.0%3266.7%3266.7%000.0%341.0+201466.7%10/10L 107-102171571312000.0%10770.0%10770.0%2150.0%160.5-231968.9%10/7L 121-11610221010000.0%3133.3%3133.3%000.0%020.0-32333.3%
Preseason Totals 15.58.05.01.52.00.51.00.00.00.0%5.33.566.7%5.33.566.7%1.31.080.0%1.53.51.5+111.516.369.0% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%12/21W 113-97181362202000.0%5480.0%5480.0%7571.4%151.0+351680.4%12/19L 118-9513242001000.0%400.0%400.0%4250.0%222.0-122117.4%12/15W 143-133161091003000.0%7571.4%7571.4%000.0%450.3+031171.4%12/10L 118-10416921000000.0%44100.0%44100.0%3133.3%020.0+001384.6%12/7W 125-118201060314000.0%6583.3%6583.3%000.0%330.0+421383.3%12/5W 137-101181671200000.0%9666.7%9666.7%6466.7%340.0+2432168.7%12/3W 121-116151140110000.0%44100.0%44100.0%33100.0%130.0-6118103.4%12/1W 137-131271944001000.0%11763.6%11763.6%7571.4%134.0+1122367.5%11/30W 106-942314113012000.0%66100.0%66100.0%3266.7%381.5+1132595.6%11/25W 129-119231093210000.0%6583.3%6583.3%000.0%360.0-202383.3%11/24L 123-118201082301000.0%6583.3%6583.3%000.0%352.0-1321983.3%11/22W 123-120271361130000.0%7571.4%7571.4%4375.0%330.0+522274.2%11/19W 132-91201160002000.0%7571.4%7571.4%11100.0%330.0+1211373.9%11/17W 121-1191711120103000.0%9444.4%9444.4%7342.9%840.0-1221345.5%11/16W 110-93182271310000.0%10990.0%10990.0%44100.0%340.0+1323393.5%11/14L 115-113181050200000.0%7457.1%7457.1%4250.0%410.0-1911257.1%11/12L 120-117231562001000.0%8787.5%8787.5%3133.3%242.0+251580.5%11/10L 122-120331673221000.0%9777.8%9777.8%4250.0%253.0-552374.3%11/8L 114-113231570001000.0%7685.7%7685.7%33100.0%340.0+061790.1%11/6W 119-99231771300000.0%9777.8%9777.8%4375.0%250.0+1912779.0%11/4L 134-12715840000000.0%33100.0%33100.0%22100.0%130.0-12311103.1%11/3W 108-85201880013000.0%13969.2%13969.2%100.0%350.0+431667.0%10/31L 108-10215631201000.0%4375.0%4375.0%000.0%121.0-154875.0%10/29W 120-114201441110000.0%66100.0%66100.0%22100.0%130.0+1321101.7%10/28W 110-10220970300000.0%8450.0%8450.0%11100.0%430.0-121653.3%10/26L 114-10218784001000.0%7342.9%7342.9%2150.0%444.0-121344.4%10/24W 120-10918962111000.0%6350.0%6350.0%4375.0%422.0+851258.0%
Regular Season Totals 20.412.06.41.31.20.51.00.00.00.0%7.05.072.3%7.05.072.3%2.92.067.1%2.73.71.3+192.619.972.9%
Daniel Gafford Player Profile
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Logs 16 minutes in loss
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.
Strong showing Sunday
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.
Starting Sunday
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.
Off injury report for Saturday
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 averaged 11.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks, 1.2 assists and 0.8 steals across 21.8 minutes per game.
Returns to practice
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.
Won't play Wednesday
Gafford (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks. Gafford was a late addition to the injury report and will ultimately be sidelined by an illness. Dereck Lively, who left Monday's win over Atlanta early due to an illness, is available and should start at center again, while Maxi Kleber is a candidate for a few extra minutes off the bench in Gafford's absence.
Questionable for Wednesday
Gafford (illness) is questionable to face the Knicks on Wednesday. Gafford was a very late addition to the injury report which is not a good sign for fantasy managers. Starting center Dereck Lively is also questionable with an illness, so the Mavericks could potentially be very shorthanded in the frontcourt. If needed, the Mavericks could turn to Dwight Powell, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris.
Available Sunday
Gafford (shoulder) is listed as available to play in Sunday's game against the Heat. Gafford will play through left shoulder soreness Sunday and has yet to miss a matchup this season. The big man has operated off the bench in his last five outings, during which he has averaged 13.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks while shooting 67.5 percent from the floor across 20.4 minutes per game.
Questionable to play Sunday
Gafford is questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat due to left shoulder soreness. Gafford has been playing off the bench in recent games, as head coach Jason Kidd is testing to see how Dereck Lively performs in a starting role. However, Gafford has been posting solid numbers off the bench, scoring in double digits in his five appearances since the move and averaging 7.2 rebounds per game in that span. If he's out, then Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell would be in line to see more frontcourt minutes off the bench.