Friday was a mission accomplished type of night for the Dallas Mavericks.
Prior to this season, the Mavs had a goal of securing a playoff spot, but securing it with home court advantage in the first round of postseason play. They were able to check that box with a convincing 128-78 triumph over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Now, regardless of who Dallas meets in the first round of the playoffs, all the Mavs have to do is just win their home games and they’ll advance to the second round of the playoffs.