Dallas finished the week just 1-3 with losses to the Lakers, Pacers, and Suns. The only win came in convincing fashion against Philadelphia. Maxi Kleber made his return against Indiana on Tuesday.
Team Grade: C-
Dallas’ defense is horrid right now. They’re the fourth-worst defense by rating since the All-Star break, giving up 121.9 points per 100 possessions. They’re letting opponents shoot 72 percent at the rim and 53 percent from five to nine feet over their last 10 games. Right now, I am not convinced that the Mavericks would be much worse on defense if they stayed back on their offensive end.