The win obtained last night by dominating the Kings on their home court with a 132-96 victory marks the 9th win in the last 10 games for Dallas, propelling them past Sacramento in the standings. Now the Mavs occupy the 6th spot in the West, but the prospect of climbing at least another position, if not two, is not impossible at all.
Just over a month has passed since the Mavericks returned to the court after the All-Star Game break. Initially, they struggled, losing 5 out of 7 games. It seemed like they were headed for the play-in tournament in the Western Conference. However, things turned around very quickly for the Texas team. Dallas has won 9 of their last 10 games, matching the record of top teams like Denver, Boston, and the surprising Rockets.
Now, they’re sitting at the 6th spot in the West after a convincing win against Sacramento, which secures them a playoff berth. But they’re not stopping there. They’re eyeing the 5th spot currently held by the Pelicans, who are just one game ahead. Even the 4th spot, held by the struggling Clippers, is within reach.
So, the future looks bright for Dallas, and leading the team are obviously the two stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. After spending a significant amount of time together, they seem to have finally found the right chemistry to unleash their full potential.
“He’s Batman and I’m Robin,” Doncic jokingly said about his teammate after the win against the Kings. “But jokes aside, it’s not just about basketball. Kyrie and I really get along.” Indeed, their chemistry on the court confirms it. With two superheroes available for the Mavs, dreaming big isn’t just allowed; it’s almost a requirement.