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Dallas Mavericks: How the Mavericks are transforming into a top 5 defense
The Dallas Mavericks finished 16th in the NBA in points allowed and 18th in defensive rating last season. They need to be better to win a championship. Each of the last five NBA champs finished in the top four in defensive rating.
With high expectations, the Mavs knew they needed to improve and were not shy about doing it. In his opening press conference this season, coach Rick Carlise said this about his team.