The Dallas Mavericks are struggling to replicate the immaculate vibes they had on offense last season. Through eleven games, their offensive rating is 113.7 points per 100 possessions, 11th in the NBA. But that number is a bit deceiving due to their absolute throttling of the Memphis Grizzlies in the second game of the season.
Through the last nine games, the Mavericks are sporting an offensive rating of 110.6, 18th in the NBA. That matches the eye test when you watch them play. The offense looks disjointed and out of sync. It’s obvious to everyone that Luka Doncic is having to do it all to create scoring opportunities for Dallas.