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Dallas Mavericks: Pass or pursue on 3 rumored trade deadline targets

Dallas Mavericks: Closing lineup offers a needed alternative

Dallas Mavericks: 3 ways to fix their 3-point shooting

Are the Dallas Mavericks one player away from NBA Finals?

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 24: Ben McLemore #16 of the Houston Rockets goes up for a shot defended by Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the Dallas Mavericks and Dwight Powell #7 in the first half at Toyota Center on November 24, 2019 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks: Kristaps Porzingis’s rim protection is badly missed

DALLAS, TEXAS - DECEMBER 17: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half during a preseason game at American Airlines Center on December 17, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Luka Doncic is the MVP favorite for the 2020-2021 season

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 16: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during a game at Fiserv Forum on December 16, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks: Plan B free agents with Giannis Antetokounmpo signed

Aug 23, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) reacts after being called for a foul against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff gameat AdventHealth Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ashley Landis/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Mavericks: 3 must-watch storylines this season

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Dallas Mavericks: Why they should get in on the James Harden sweepstakes

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 17: Luka Doncic #77, Boban Marjanovic #15 and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist #9 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrate a basket against the LA Clippers during the first quarter in Game One of the Western Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 17, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks: Three strategies for the 2020 draft

Aug 30, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts against the LA Clippers during the third quarter in game six of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic is the way-too-early MVP favorite

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Dallas Mavericks: 5 offseason roster moves they must make

Oct 11, 2019; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in action during the game between the Mavericks and the Bucks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Mavericks: 3 win-now trades to help get Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Dallas Mavericks: 5 ‘tough vets’ to pursue this upcoming free agency

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 17: Luka Doncic #77, Boban Marjanovic #15 and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist #9 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrate a basket against the LA Clippers during the first quarter in Game One of the Western Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 17, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks: Game 6 will be the Luka Doncic and Boban Marjanovic show

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Dallas Mavericks: 3 things that went wrong in Game 5

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 23: Tim Hardaway Jr. #11 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates after making a basket against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 23, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks: Michigan duo coming up huge for Mavs in NBA playoffs

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Dallas Mavericks: 3 reasons the Clippers will soon say “1, 2, 3….Cancun!”

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 23: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks hits a game winning three point basket against Reggie Jackson #1 of the LA Clippers during overtime in Game Four of the Western Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 23, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic receives tremendous praise from NBA stars on Twitter

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 19: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts against the LA Clippers during the second half in game two in the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 19, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks: Why their clutch problems are no big deal after all

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NBA Playoffs: 3 things the Dallas Mavericks must continue after Game 2

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The Dallas Mavericks have a Texas-sized chip on their shoulder

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NBA playoffs: 3 storylines from the Dallas Mavericks and LA Clippers in Game 1

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Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers: 3 players who could be an X-factor

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What to expect from LA Clippers, Dallas Mavericks Game 1

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NBA Playoffs must-follow storylines: LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 08: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks moves the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 08, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Dallas Mavericks need to fix these 3 things before the playoffs

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 04: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks drives against Cory Joseph #9 and De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings in the second half of a NBA basketball game at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 4, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic’s career night leads to first bubble win