03-12-2026, 08:24 AM
(03-11-2026, 10:59 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: Sadly, this is the part where Ainge throws back his head and laughs.
I agree that UT is likely to have some really bad results ahead.
OTOH, Utah still has games left against 2 Super Tanks, SAC and WAS. And they picked up an "accidental" win vs GS in which they tried hard to lose, benching George for the entire 4th in a close game, yet still winning.
I wouldn't be surprised if the Mavs get a bit of help on that end.
My main hope is that the Mavs lose tonight, to create a 3-game cushion vs MEM in the race for 6. I would not be highly disappointed if they win a game or 2 sometime after that, instead of ending the season on a 25-game losing streak, which probably means they finish in 6, although 5 would be better (but getting to 5th while winning a game or 2 would be a tall order).

