Barton recorded 17 points (7-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six assists and five rebounds across 27 minutes in Friday's win over the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

Barton was the only Denver player who scored more than 15 points in this game, and he has reached that mark in three of his five contests of the campaign. He's making the most of his minutes as a starter while Jamal Murray (knee) is out. He is averaging 16.4 points per game through his first five appearances -- a figure that would be a new career-best mark if he's able to maintain it throughout the entire season.