mediocrity. The Mavericks have made some improvements over the offseason, but there are still question marks surrounding the team. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have the potential to form a formidable duo, but there are concerns about their chemistry and how they will share the ball. Additionally, the team is relying heavily on rookie center Dereck Lively to fix their defensive issues. The Western Conference is extremely competitive, and it’s hard to see the Mavericks outperforming their competitors. The team may hover around .500 for much of the season and potentially secure a play-in spot, but it’s unlikely they will make a deep playoff run.
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