The Dallas Mavericks loss to the Houston Rockets sent many fans — including myself — into a whirlwind of anger, disappointment, and angst. Despite a four month layoff, the Mavericks brought their fourth quarter antics with them to Orlando. A seven point lead vanishing within just 45 seconds should’ve made you upset, like it did for so many of us on staff.
But maybe it’s time we ask ourselves an important and overdue question: what was really the expectation heading into this season? Luka Doncic was heading into just his second season in the league, and it would be his first leading a team that was actually expected to be competitive.