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Player Grades: Thunder cruise by Dallas Mavericks for second-straight win

By Sinjin Snope

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - NOVEMBER 12: OKC Thunder Guard Russell Westbrook (0) looking to make a play while Dallas Mavericks Guard Yogi Ferrell (11) plays defense during the Oklahoma City Thunder game versus the Dallas Mavericks on November 12, 2017, at the Chesapeake Energy Arena Oklahoma City, OK. (Photo by Torrey Purvey/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - NOVEMBER 12: OKC Thunder Guard Russell Westbrook (0) looking to make a play while Dallas Mavericks Guard Yogi Ferrell (11) plays defense during the Oklahoma City Thunder game versus the Dallas Mavericks on November 12, 2017, at the Chesapeake Energy Arena Oklahoma City, OK. (Photo by Torrey Purvey/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – NOVEMBER 12: The sneakers of Russell Westbrook #0 of the OKC Thunder are seen during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on November 12, 2017 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)Westbrook
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – NOVEMBER 12: The sneakers of Russell Westbrook #0 of the OKC Thunder are seen during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on November 12, 2017 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)Westbrook /

Player Grades

A-. . PG. Oklahoma City Thunder. RUSSELL WESTBROOK

Today was Russell Westbrook’s 29th birthday. He seemingly spent the first half thinking about cake instead of playing basketball, shooting just 2-10 from the floor. In true Brodie fashion, he needed to switch his shoes at halftime to get in a groove. The point guard bounced back with a great 3rd quarter en route to a 27-point performance.

B-. . SG. Oklahoma City Thunder. ANDRE ROBERSON

Truthfully, tonight’s game featured a pretty lack-luster performance from Roberson. He played his normal solid defense but failed to make any notable plays that stood out. Free throw shooting remains a constant concern for him, as he finished the night 1-4 from the line.

A. . SF. Oklahoma City Thunder. PAUL GEORGE

This weekend’s stretch of games have seemed to do wonders for Paul George’s confidence. He was sensational once again this evening, pouring in a OKC Thunder leading 37 points on 12-22 shooting. Billy Donovan’s decision to play PG with the bench unit more often has been a smart one. The playmaking and smooth scoring he provides helps that unit immensely.

B+. . PF. Oklahoma City Thunder. JERAMI GRANT

Tonight marked the first start of the young season for the Syracuse product. In 34 minutes, he added to what has already been a strong season with 10 points and 8 rebounds. His ability to defend multiple positions and score timely buckets are extremely important for this OKC Thunder team.

B. . C. Oklahoma City Thunder. DAKARI JOHNSON

After playing well in his season debut on Friday night, Dakari Johnson was a little quiet against the Dallas Mavericks. The young big-man ended the evening with 5 points and 3 rebounds but was plagued by foul trouble once again. Johnson has promise and shows great effort – that’s all we can ask from him at this point in the season.

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