The day has finally come. It’s been six long months since we’ve been able to say this, but a real NBA game is going to be played in Dallas tonight. The season has finally begun.
As is the case seemingly every fall, optimism and hopes are high. The Mavericks are about to embark on an 82-game marathon with the goal in mind to continue playing beyond that. In order to reach the postseason, many things are going to have to go right. Luka Doncic will need to take a step forward. Kristaps Porzingis will have to carry on playing at the All-Star level he reached as a 22-year-old.