The 4th-year guard has taken his game to a new level since being acquired by Philadelphia at the trade deadline.

P.J. Washington returned by scoring Dallas' first six points, but Philadelphia had the hot start offensively, as Guerschon Yabusele and Quentin Grimes helped them build an 11-6 lead. But a 6-0 run by the Mavs, with two straight buckets from Washington, a few minutes later put Dallas in front.

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly asked the NBA for financial help in an attempt to alleviate its current injury situation. The Mavericks’ request came just hours after Mavericks Power Forward PJ Washington Jr.

To say this season has not gone the Dallas Mavericks‘ season would be an understatement. After making it all the way to the NBA Finals last year, the Mavericks are currently 33-36 and own the No.