As Jason Kidd said Tuesday afternoon, what the Mavericks have in front of them now is no longer a marathon.
It’s a sprint.
It’s 27 games to the regular-season finish line and a spot in the playoffs if the Mavericks finish strong.
To say it starts off with a challenging stretch would be an understatement.
While Luka Donu010diu0107 got an extra day to exhale after his extensive All-Star Weekend obligations, the rest of the Mavericks got back to business on Tuesday with an afternoon practice.
Ahead of them is Thursday’s meeting at American Airlines Center with the rising Phoenix Suns.