In 10 days, the Mavericks will play a game that counts in the standings.
For the players, it can’t get here fast enough.
For the coaching staff, plenty of work needs to be done before they take the floor against the Atlanta Hawks on Oct. 21.
Jason Kidd said that while he likes what he’s seen through the first half of training camp and the first two preseason games, exhibitions Wednesday at Charlotte and Friday at Milwaukee will provide good opportunities to hone the edge on a couple of important areas.
“Continue to carry over our deflections and steals – and also rebounding,” Kidd said Monday after a robust practice.