His impact goes beyond basic statistics. Powell is considered a critical part of the Mavs’ culture, described by Carlisle as “one of the soldiers of the franchise.” He’s also an excellent complement to franchise cornerstones Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. Powell is one of the NBA’s most efficient pick-and-roll finishers and typically defends power forwards, allowing Porzingis to play to his strengths as a rim protector. “He means a lot, off the court and on the court,” said Doncic, who had 36 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in the loss. “He gave us a lot. He’s a great guy. He doesn’t deserve this. He’s going to come back strong, though, for sure.”