Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks have something here.
Middling at best by most accounts, Dallas is doing some damage in the Western Conference. Having won five straight before their loss to the Charlotte Bobcats for the first time since 2012, the Mavs are locked in a battle with the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns for the conference's sixth seed.
Contending for sixth place isn't reason enough to brand oneself with championship-trophy tattoos, but the Mavs are winning, and winning us over in the process.
Unlike the East, the West is no joke. Pedestrian teams are destroyed. Championship hopefuls dominate the top five, leaving various dark horses to grind out remaining slots.
Dark horses like the Mavs.
Expectations weren't high leading into this season, and they still won't be winning a title this year, but on the back of an obnoxiously efficient, points-producing offense, rejuvenated Nowitzki and ready and willing supporting cast, the rolling Mavs find themselves with plenty to play for.
This Offense Isn't Good—It's Fantastic< ...
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Article written by Dan Favale
Don’t Look Now, but Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks Are Rolling
February 11th, 2014 by Dan Favale Leave a reply »
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