At 10-5, the Dallas Mavericks sit at 5th place in the Western Conference, having won four straight games. In their last two wins, they've handed the Golden State Warriors a 142-94 loss and the Cleveland Cavaliers a 143-101 loss. While neither of those teams are very good, your jaw still drops when you see wins that lopsided in the NBA. Especially when it's done by the same team.
In the win over the Warriors, Luka Doncic finished with 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists before putting up 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 14 assists against the Cavaliers. Doncic has been on fire as of late, showing why he may one day win NBA MVP honors.
(Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports)
Given how crowded the Western Conference field is, it's easy to forget about the Mavericks, which is why I wanted to give them some love this week. They're playing hard, they're playing as a team, and they have one of the most exciting young players in the NBA. There's a lot to like about what they're doing right now.
Like all young up and coming teams, the question is can the Mavericks sustain this and be a factor come playoff time. Personally, I don't see why not. In order to be a competitive team in the NBA, you need a true superstar and they definitely have one in Doncic. He may be young, but he plays like a poised veteran. He's not afraid to take big shots and he genuinely likes having that load on his shoulders.
As we continue to march through this NBA season, keep a close eye on this Mavericks team. The ingredients to have a competitive team are definitely there. If they can somehow get a top four seed in the West, they might even win a first round series.
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