And just like that — poof — the Dallas Mavericks 2017-2018 season is officially in the books after losing big to the Phoenix Suns in the finale tonight 124-97. The Mavs finished the season with a disappointing 24-58 record, but there were a lot of bright spots to look forward to going into next season, especially when it comes to the continued development of Dennis Smith Jr. Franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki is set to come back next year as long as his ankle rehab going according to plan, and the Mavs seem to be primed to have a big summer ahead of them.