Mavs Moneyball · Mar 12, 2023
Grading the Mavericks: Jason Kidd is tiling the team’s ceiling
The Mavericks finished the week 1-2 with a win against the Jazz in Dallas and two road losses in New Orleans and Memphis. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving both missed the last game against the Grizzlies for a thigh and foot issue, respectively.
Team Grade: D+
The Mavericks do not look like a playoff team. While a collection of evergreen issues contributes, the fact is that Dallas is not playing winning basketball right now. Sure, their two best players are hurt, but they are 3-6 when both Doncic and Irving play now. It is a complete team effort (or lack thereof), and their current culture might see them on their couches by the first week of May.
