This Mavericks season is equal parts complicated and straightforward. They rank near the top in several key categories, the source of any success they’ve had. However the problems that plague them in each loss repeat themselves over and over. Each game feels like a terrifying roller coaster.
But the Mavericks aren’t going away either. They have holes to fill, sure. Jason Kidd needs to sort out why an offensive talent like Christian Wood continually gets pushed to the bench. But thanks to Luka Doncic and the shooting around him the team can be competitive in any matchup.
Here is the lay of the land in this week’s Mavericks Power Rankings Watch.