The Dallas Mavericks did not have their regular season begin the way they hoped. The Mavs traveled to Phoenix in a winnable game against a team that struggled last season. Instead, a poor defensive game coupled with an off shooting night led the Mavericks to 121-100 loss on Wednesday evening.
The bench unit was a bright spot in the game. They helped the Mavs make a comeback, but it took a hit too.
Harris hurt
The loss was made worse by an early injury to Devin Harris. Harris injured his left hamstring and did not return to the game.