The Dallas Mavericks lost another clutch game to the New Orleans Pelicans last night, and Kyrie Irving's looming return will undoubtedly help them get back on track at the end of games. The Mavericks have played in a league-leading 23 clutch games this season, but they've lost 14 of these contests, which is at the bottom of the NBA.
Dallas is putting itself in a position to win close games, but it can't get across the finish line. Their clutch winning percentage is 22nd in the league at 39.1 percent, and this is unacceptable for a team that is fighting for ground in a loaded Western Conference.