Yes, the Mavericks got blown out tonight, and yes, that sucks. But there’s no shame in losing to the Miami Heat right now — especially when you're shorthanded due to injuries. After the loss, Coach Kidd mentioned that he thinks the Heat are the best team in the league right now.
It’s never fun to lose, but this is one I didn’t go into expecting to win. Instead of dwelling on the loss, let’s focus on a huge positive that came from tonight’s game: Luka Doncic’s aggression looking for his own shot early in the game.
Before this season started, there seemed to be an emphasis on Luka needing to trust his teammates (whatever that means).