The Mavericks took another positive step in the right direction in the All Star Game edition of NBA Power Rankings. The one-night All Star Weekend represents a rough midpoint of the season, and the message is clear for Dallas: Doncic and Co. are finding their footing, winning eight of their last ten, after a bit of adversity to start the season.
It’s pretty remarkable recalling the number of setbacks this team has faced: Kristaps Porzingis missing the beginning of the season, Luka Doncic starting off the season sluggish, a devastating COVID outbreak, and a Texas winter crisis. An 18-16 record through all that is quite impressive.