The Dallas Mavericks were bitten by the injury bug as the preseason wore on. The team played five times. It is easy to sit out any player with a small ailment when the game does not count in the standings. The Mavs were cautious this preseason.
That luxury is gone now. The next time the Mavericks take the court it goes on their record. The organization wants to make the playoffs this season. They cannot afford to give away games in what should be a deep and difficult Western Conference.
The Dallas Mavericks had practice on Saturday.