The NBA season seems like eternity, except maybe longer.
And then you look up and only 30 games remain in the regular season.
The Mavericks have reached that point and while the stretch drive might not officially begin until after the All-Star break, they are blessed with a real opportunity to build some serious momentum in the final three games before the weeklong respite begins.
They have won three consecutive games – all on the road – and have a chance for their third four-game win streak of the season (they have yet to win five in a row) on Saturday afternoon (2 p.