Dallas Mavericks Rick Carlisle Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Mavericks have made the playoffs two straight years but were bounced in the first round both times. Luka Doncic proved his superstar status by being arguably the best player on the court, but the Mavs supporting cast was not good enough for them to advance.
Dallas has not won a playoff series since winning the championship in 2011. In Rick Carlisle’s 13 seasons as Mavericks head coach, the team has made the playoffs nine times. They have only advanced past the first round twice.