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Navigating situations has been Mavericks’ norm through 20 games

Fans look at the Mavericks and see a team on pace to win 45 games.

Jason Kidd looks at the Mavericks and sees a maze he must navigate. And around every corner, there’s another surprise requiring him to alter course.

After one-quarter of the NBA season, there have been more than a few unexpected twists, mostly with injuries and shooting doldrums. But the most recent one – losing five of six games – was one that Kidd wanted to use as a yardstick for his team.

How would they react?

The first answers rolled in on Wednesday in New Orleans when the Mavericks dismantled the Pelicans 139-107.