Pops Mensah-Bonsu turned in the performance of the night as the Mavericks' summer-league team made its debut with a 105-100 victory over China's national team in an exhibition at Moody Coliseum, the Dallas Morning News is reporting.

Mensah-Bonsu has more than a clue about what will keep him on the Mavericks' roster next season. Offensive rebounding, defense and blocked shots are the keys.

The fact that he overshadowed rookie Nick Fazekas, who also plays power forward, doesn't hurt Mensah-Bonsu's standing.

"That's what they've told me to work on from the start," he said. "I have to be an active, energy guy. That's what I do. Offensive rebounding and defense."

Mensah-Bonsu had a string of highlights against China on his way to a team-high 24 points. Tops on the list was a catch of a missed Fazekas 3-pointer. He followed it with a monster slam-dunk on which he was fouled for a three-point play.

Of his 10 rebounds, eight came on the offensive end. Fazekas finished with 14 points and three rebounds.

Via Dallas Morning News

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