The Mavericks already were aware of just how hard it’s going to be to tread water while they remain severely shorthanded.
And in case they forgot, they got a stern reminder on Saturday.
The Milwaukee Bucks are fighting for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference just like the Mavericks are in the West. And when the Mavericks took a 132-117 setback, it left them in 10th place in the West.
“We’re obviously aware of where we are in the season, so no time to complain or whine,” Kyrie Irving said.