Mavericks' JaVale McGee: Scores eight points in 11 minutes

McGee (leg) scored eight points (4-5 FG, 0-2 FT) and grabbed six rebounds over 11 minutes in his season debut Sunday against the Thunder.

It was the first game in nearly nine months for McGee, who had been slow to recover from a left tibial stress fracture. The Mavericks aren't particularly deep down the middle after striking out on their bid for DeAndre Jordan over the summer, but Zaza Pachulia has been a pleasant surprise as the starting center. As a result, McGee figures to remain limited to a bench role for the time being, which will prevent him from providing much fantasy value.