B-R power rankings:
15. Dallas Mavericks
Previous Ranking: 11
The Dallas Mavericks are 3-1, but it's hard to ignore a serious regression in offensive efficiency. After averaging a league-best 116.0 points per 100 possessions during the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, Dallas has spiraled to a 103.0 offensive rating (22nd).
A hot streak by Luka Doncic could certainly move things in the right direction, but new coach Jason Kidd's efforts to diversify the offense look like they're going to take time to be effective (if they ever are).
For years, simply putting the ball in Luka's hands in the middle of the floor, running a high pick-and-roll and letting him spray out to shooters was a recipe for offensive success, regardless of how predictable it was.If the Mavericks continue to struggle on that end of the floor, Kidd might have to consider giving back some control to his All-World guard.
15. Dallas Mavericks
Previous Ranking: 11
The Dallas Mavericks are 3-1, but it's hard to ignore a serious regression in offensive efficiency. After averaging a league-best 116.0 points per 100 possessions during the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, Dallas has spiraled to a 103.0 offensive rating (22nd).
A hot streak by Luka Doncic could certainly move things in the right direction, but new coach Jason Kidd's efforts to diversify the offense look like they're going to take time to be effective (if they ever are).
For years, simply putting the ball in Luka's hands in the middle of the floor, running a high pick-and-roll and letting him spray out to shooters was a recipe for offensive success, regardless of how predictable it was.If the Mavericks continue to struggle on that end of the floor, Kidd might have to consider giving back some control to his All-World guard.
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