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The Dallas Mavericks were supposed to be contenders in the Western Conference this season.
They have one of the most talented players in basketball in Luka Doncic.
Also, they made the Western Conference Finals last year.
The expectations were sky-high for the Mavericks entering this year, but they have failed to reach them so far.
Dallas is 37-40 on the year and is currently in 11th place in the West.
One move they made around the trade deadline was acquiring star point guard Kyrie Irving.
After that move, many people thought the Mavs would become title contenders.
Instead, they have struggled to stay healthy and play well together.
To make the play-in tournament, you have to be seeded 7-10.
NBA analyst Chris Broussard thinks the Mavs will not make the play-in.
“The Dallas Mavericks will miss the Play-in.” — @Chris_Broussard pic.twitter.com/h87qyrXoYG
— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) March 30, 2023
There are only five games left in the regular season, and Dallas might have to win all of them to get in.
If they can figure out how to play well together, they can be a threat in the playoffs.
But, the Mavs have not shown the capability of doing that all season.
This has been a very disappointing season in Dallas, and many wonder what Irving is thinking.
He is set to be a free agent at year’s end, and he could very easily look to play elsewhere.
The Mavericks gave up a lot to land Irving, so it would be a big loss if they can not re-sign him in free agency.
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