Heading into tonight's game with the Indiana Pacers, the Dallas Mavericks sit at 1-3 with a desperate need for another win to avoid falling into a 1-4 hole. This opening home stand was supposed to be a way for Dallas to get off to a hot start, but instead, their offensive shortcomings have been holding them back.
And ESPN agrees.
In a recent episode of "The Hoop Collective" podcast, Tim MacMahon dove into the Mavericks' offensive problems, listing their ball handling, shooting, and playmaking being three of their biggest issues. He also dove into the Mavericks' need to run in transition and get to the free-throw line, as their half-court offense isn't as smooth or effective as it needs to be.