The Dallas Mavericks were just a few days away from guaranteeing themselves a playoff spot when the season was halted. They had 40 wins and 10.5 game cushion on the ninth-seeded Blazers. The Mavs were so close to clinching that place and returning to the postseason for the first time since 2016.
Nobody expected play to be suspended. As we approached two months without games, still there is no definitive word on what happens next. The NBA is trying to find a way to finish the 2019-2020 season safely. Everyone is just waiting to hear what is next.