It's only one game, but this was the exact concern that fans worried about all offseason.
The Dallas Mavericks had all of their season-opening momentum yanked from the cord on Wednesday evening, as Victor Wembanyama had one of the best statement-making games of all-time, and the Mavericks looked pitiful in their ability to formulate any sort of counter.
Dallas ultimately lost 125-92, and given Nico Harrison's decision to trade Luka Doncic last season, every single loss will be magnified with intensity from Mavericks fans this season, as well as the corresponding decisions the front office has made since the Doncic trade.