Coby Mayo in Starting Lineup Tuesday

Coby Mayo earned the starting shooting guard spot for the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Mayo started in place of the injured Josh Green and made an immediate impact, scoring 12 points and dishing out four assists in the Mavericks' 116-106 win.

Mayo has been a valuable contributor for the Mavericks this season, averaging 8.5 points and 2.9 assists per game. He has also shot 40.8% from three-point range.

Mayo's strong play has helped the Mavericks to a 6-2 record this season. The Mavericks are currently in third place in the Western Conference.

Here are some of Mayo's highlights from Tuesday's game:

• Mayo scored the Mavericks' first five points of the game.
• Mayo hit a three-pointer to give the Mavericks an early 10-point lead.
• Mayo assisted on a dunk by Dwight Powell that gave the Mavericks a 15-point lead.
• Mayo scored six points in the fourth quarter to help the Mavericks close out the win.

Mayo's performance on Tuesday is a good sign for the Mavericks going forward.

With Green sidelined with an injury, Mayo has stepped up and filled in admirably. He has shown that he can be a valuable contributor on both ends of the floor.

The Mavericks will need Mayo to continue to play well if they want to remain in contention for a playoff spot. Mayo is a talented player who has the potential to be a key piece for the Mavericks.