Mavs have four more games against mediocre teams before the tour against East great. Sure we can expect a loss here and there, but I think a score of 6-10 over 10 game stretches till end of the season might be enough to put them in the top 6.
Portland will pick our PnR "defense" apart and Covington will certainly make KP work for his baskets. One might wonder if it wouldn't be better to sit KP out this one
But since Portland defense isn't any better, it might come down to who will score more again. Mavs are doing great in this department lately, confidence growing with every win. But defense will be needed, if they want to become contenders. Haven't seen much of it lately.
Portland will pick our PnR "defense" apart and Covington will certainly make KP work for his baskets. One might wonder if it wouldn't be better to sit KP out this one
But since Portland defense isn't any better, it might come down to who will score more again. Mavs are doing great in this department lately, confidence growing with every win. But defense will be needed, if they want to become contenders. Haven't seen much of it lately.