Mavs 114, Grizzlies 113

[Kammrath]

But there are also some much more promising stats.

For sure. The Mavs numbers are not all doom and gloom.

But my basic attitude toward the Mavs (despite me being a big numbers guy) is coming from what I SEE on the court. I just do not see a team that feels particularly dangerous. 

• I see poor chemistry between the Mavs stars and they don't seem to make each other better at all. 
  
• I see a Luka who seems to be tired and physically ailing and whose big positive impact for the team has disappeared.
  
• I see a KP who looks disgruntled and unhappy at times with his role on the team and whose D is much worse than last year.
  
• I see role players who aren't really very good at either D or shooting 3s.
  
• I see a lack of offensive creation past Luka/JB.
  
• I see very inconsistent fight/energy. 
  

I think that YES the Mavs COULD get hot and make a little run in the playoffs but I think it is much more likely they actually lay an egg and get bumped in first round or play-in round.