It’s been nearly a year since the Dallas Mavericks opened training camp with playoff dreams and destiny on the horizon. No one could have predicted that a global pandemic would soon sweep the world and halt the NBA season for over 140 days.
For nearly five months the rhythm of basketball dribbles faded in the distance and everything paused. Reclaiming the season seemed impossible. Many doubted it would actually work. Yet here we are.
After a historic unprecedented regular season, the Mavericks have punched a postseason ticket for the first time since 2016. And don’t let the Mavs’ lack of postseason action fool you.