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Dallas Mavericks slip one spot in ESPN Power Rankings
The Dallas Mavericks want to jump into title contention this season. They had the league’s top offense in 2020 but finished just 18th in defensive rating. Coach Rick Carlisle talked frequently about the Mavs being a top ten team in that category, but it never happened.
The Mavericks emphasized improving their defense and toughness this offseason. They traded Seth Curry for Josh Richardson on draft night. Dallas also added James Johnson, Wesley Iwundu, and first-round pick Josh Green to boost its defense.