Dallas Mavericks Tyler Bey Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Mavericks had their four-game winning streak snapped by the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. Five victories in their last seven have overshadowed the team’s defensive issues. The Mavs have allowed 116 or more points in seven straight including over 130 three times. They are winning with elite offense, but the defense needs to improve.
Dallas made moves in the offseason to address the defense. They traded for Josh Richardson and James Johnson, drafted Josh Green and Tyler Bey, and signed Wesley Iwundu.