The Dallas Mavericks have 33 wins at the All-Star break. That matches their total from last season. It has been a massive improvement that has them in position to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
Do not forget that the Mavs have already played 55 games. Many view the All-Star break as the midway point of the season, but they only have 27 contests remaining. Dallas is 8.5 games ahead of the Portland Trail Blazers who currently sit ninth in the Western Conference. They are making the playoffs. The stretch run will be all about pushing for seeding.