Fresh off a season where the Mavericks finished 38-44 and an offseason where the team were the subject of countless hot takes ranging from “The Mavericks won’t make the playoffs” to “Luka and Kyrie can’t play together”, it was hard to predict how the season would begin.
One week in and the Mavericks are 4-0. So, about as good as it could have started for the Mavericks.
Dallas has been one of the most exciting teams to watch this season. Rookie Dereck Lively II’s instant impact has been thrilling. Luka Donu010diu0107‘s video game-like stretch makes defenders look like children on a nightly basis.