Dec 26, 2019; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) looks to pass as San Antonio Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge (12) defends during the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Though they came into the 2020-21 season fresh of their third Eastern Conference Finals run in four seasons and, in turn, seemingly had momentum on their side, through the first 32 games of their follow-up campaign, they have been one of the most underwhelming teams in the association.