With the trade deadline acquisition of Gerald Wallace, what the Blazers netted was a ridiculous level of lineup versatility. With so many players able to swing between positions, coach Nate McMillan is now able to go small, go big, or go with whatever works.

For most of the fourth quarter of Tuesday night's game against the Mavericks, McMillan used a lineup consisting of Wallace, Brandon Roy, Rudy Fernandez, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Marcus Camby.

Though that unit was without a true point guard, it made sense for the occasion, as each of the players offered an interesting counter for Dallas' efficient offense.

This was McMillan’s closing group on this night, but the fourth quarter in each of the games to come figures to provide a notable contrast.

Wallace’s presence may not create an entirely stable rotation in Portland, but he opens up a startling number of possibilities.