The Mavericks have played 20 games, but it seems more like two seasons.
They clearly aren’t as bad as the 2-7 record they started out with.
But are they as good as their 8-3 mark since?
Somehow, things have a way of leveling out over time. But one of the most important takeaways from October and November is that the Mavericks have figured out how they have to play to win games.
They are not going to be a pretty team. They are only going to be as good as their grit and physicality take them.