Dallas Mavericks Rick Carlisle Kristaps Porzingis Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Mavericks need to win every game down the stretch if they want to avoid the play-in tournament. Remember teams seven through ten in each conference take part this year. The Mavs are currently sixth, but just 2.5 games separate teams six through ten. Being healthy and picking up wins is massive for any organization in the race.
Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis suffered a sprained ankle against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 22. It did not look good, but the team was quick to downplay the injury.