I think the Mavs home record will turn around as the Cowboys are eliminated and basketball fans get energized. If they keep up their dominance on the road I think the Mavs are right there will all of the top teams. They can certainly finish top four. In fact, they can finish much higher.
The Lakers look beatable and their record against winning teams is not great. They've lost 4 straight. Lebron could miss time.
The Nuggets just lack something. No joy. Jokic still doesn't look to be in shape.
The Clippers are the toughest matchup for Dallas but Kawhi doesn't play everyday.
The Rockets are dangerous but Westbrook will have some 7 for 30 games when Harden is trapped the whole game.
The Mavs are just clearly better than Utah, Portland, OKC, San Antonio and Sacramento.
I honestly think the Mavs are dark horse contenders. Don't discount that Doncic might already be the best player in the West. Plus Porzingis is coming on and JJ Barea will be more of a factor as he gets healthy.
The Lakers look beatable and their record against winning teams is not great. They've lost 4 straight. Lebron could miss time.
The Nuggets just lack something. No joy. Jokic still doesn't look to be in shape.
The Clippers are the toughest matchup for Dallas but Kawhi doesn't play everyday.
The Rockets are dangerous but Westbrook will have some 7 for 30 games when Harden is trapped the whole game.
The Mavs are just clearly better than Utah, Portland, OKC, San Antonio and Sacramento.
I honestly think the Mavs are dark horse contenders. Don't discount that Doncic might already be the best player in the West. Plus Porzingis is coming on and JJ Barea will be more of a factor as he gets healthy.