Dallas, once again, ends with a losing week. A home loss to the Wizards set the tone, and while Dallas bounced back against Phoenix, they were not enough to overcome Utah in Salt Lake City. Luka Doncic sprained his ankle in the first quarter against the Suns, so Dallas has been without him for, effectively, two games. His timetable for return is unclear, but he is listed as day-to-day.
Team Grade: C
Dallas’ defense is putrid. Their late-game execution continues to be predictable and inefficient. They have their three most important players in street clothes currently, and their consistency as a team has yet to be established.