Mavericks' Deron Williams: Paces team in scoring Friday

Williams managed 17 points (6-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and a rebound in Friday's 112-107 preseason loss to the Suns.

Analysis:

Williams has back-to-back double-digit scoring efforts, tallying a 55.5 percent success rate from the field while also draining half of his six attempts from beyond the arc. The veteran looks to be rounding back into shape after offseason sports hernia surgery and will once again be a focal point of the Mavs' attack in the coming season.