The Mavericks go into Utah on Monday night with only one number on their mind…one. Dallas needs just one more victory (or a Rockets loss) to secure a spot in the postseason.
With the 5-8 seeds out West in total fluctuation going into the last couple of games, the Mavericks find themselves looking to finish anywhere from the 5th seed to the 8th seed, with the possibility of missing the playoffs all together still in the back of their minds.
Dallas was winners of six straight games before their loss to the Clippers on Sunday, but still find themselves looking like a mobile hospital unit heading into the last two games of the season.