Just last week, Eduardo Najera was the 11th or 12th man on the Mavericks' 12-man roster. That was according to coach Don Nelson.

Now, he's suddenly earned a position as the Mavericks' most valuable bench player. That, too, according to Nelson.

The quick and decisive change in the rotation has to do with Najera capitalizing on his recent playing opportunities. In the past four games, Najera has made 13 of 18 shots, and has provided some of his invaluable trademark bursts of energy off the bench.