The Dallas Mavericks kicked off the 2019-2020 season with an eerie sight. They won their opening two games for the first time since the 2004-2005 season. Mavs fans are getting to witness a thrilling rise to prominence, while the league is embracing the ghastly reality of a young, dangerous team finding their identity.
In just the second game of the season against the New Orleans Pelicans, Kristaps Porzingis blocked a hair-raising five shots. Luka Doncic posted a ghoulish triple-double, his first of the season. Even Delon Wright had a night of mischief, creating five steals throughout the contest.