The Dallas Mavericks didn't advance to the NBA Cup Knockout Stage after a 1-3 performance in Group Play, meaning they don't play again until Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets. This six-day break, coming off a pivotal stretch in which they won four of five games, will work wonders for the Mavericks, especially Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington. They are in desperate need of some time off, and they can finally take a load off their feet this week.
Dallas losing three of their four NBA Cup games may have been frustrating for fans who were hoping that they'd be competing in the Knockout Stage, but it's probably better that they were granted this extra time in the gym this week.