Nowitzki scored 25 points (10-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) with nine rebounds and a steal in 30 minutes during Sunday’s win over the Lakers.

It was his best game of the young season, as Nowitzki works to establish some chemistry with new Mavericks point guard Deron Williams. Coach Rick Carlisle will take every opportunity to limit the 37-year-old’s court time, but on nights when the game is close and Nowitzki’s shot is in rhythm, he’s still capable of some nice production.