So here’s the thing. After an 0-3 start I tried my best to be hopeful about the Dallas Mavericks in November. I went so far as predicting a 7-7 record, which would’ve put Dallas within striking distance of .500.
After injuries to Dirk Nowitzki, J.J. Barea, and Deron Williams, that prediction looks rather ridiculous. With the team sitting at 3-14, the Mavericks have a Herculean task ahead. The December schedule may not be as difficult as November, but there are as many games (17) this month as they’ve played all season. The month generally splits up in to home games (first half) and road games (second half), with the Mavericks playing eight contests at American Airlines Center and nine on the road.