With Sunday's win over the Denver Nuggets, the Dallas Mavericks improved to 39-29 on the season.
This gave Dallas a much-needed win after Thursday night's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but bouncing back was crucial for this team.
Dallas' next game is Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs, but Sunday's win puts them in a good spot. The Mavs are in control of their own destiny at this point in the season, and fans should be excited to see what this team is capable of once the NBA playoffs begin.
With nearly everyone healthy, the Mavs are in position to make the playoffs if they can continue to play at a high level.
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After a slow start to March, Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving put on a show Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Irving scored 36 points and dished out 12 assists, and was a big factor in helping the Mavs beat the Thunder on the road.
Irving did his job, facilitated at an elite level, and kept the Mavericks in this game. He got off to a hot, aggressive start, and the Mavs were at their best when he played aggressively in the first quarter.
It's a tough tightrope to walk, especially considering Luka Doncic likes to be on the move in the first quarter, but finding a way to start Doncic and Irving early would be great for Dallas.
Irving continues to prove that he can take over a game at any time, and his stability may be exactly what they need. We all know what Doncic does every night, but if Irving can remain this consistent and dominant as well, the Mavs could surprise some people in the playoffs.
