The Dallas Mavericks climbed in each of the NBA Power Rankings published this Monday, thanks to their perfect 3-0 performance this week. NBA analysts across the board noted Luka Doncic’s return to true MVP form, improved team shooting and defensive numbers, and the impending return of star Kristaps Porzingis.
Here are where they stand after four weeks of action:
Rank: 6
Last Week: 22
Rick Carlisle changed up his starting lineup after a 2-4 start, inserting Willie Cauley-Stein and Maxi Kleber while moving Dwight Powell and Tim Hardaway Jr.