The Dallas Mavericks are fresh off a victory over the Boston Celtics that pushed them to .500 on the year. The Mavs have won two straight and seven of their last nine games. They have made massive improvements since opening night, especially on the defensive end. All of that has happened without franchise GOAT Dirk Nowitzki in the lineup.
Dirk is getting closer to returning every day, though. The ankle has not allowed him to participate in full practice, but he has been shooting for a couple weeks. Practice on Nov. 26 brought Mavericks fans an outstanding sight.