📌 Current Situation of the Dallas Mavericks

Important win over the Kings: Combining Anthony Davis (yes, he’s on the Mavs now!) and Klay Thompson — they combined for 50 points. A vintage performance from Klay, with 73% shooting from 3-point range.

They’re still in the play-in and preparing to face Memphis. The mood is “let’s prove we’re still here”.

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🤔 Mavs or Grizzlies — who scares OKC more?

Stephen A. Smith bets on the Mavs: The combination of experience (AD, Klay), physicality (Lively, Gafford, PJ Washington) and offensive talent gives Dallas the advantage on paper. If they keep up the level of last night, OKC will have problems.

Memphis has its strengths, but serious foul trouble, especially with Jaren Jackson Jr., which could be fatal against a team that shoots 92% of its free throws like Dallas did.

🧠 The mental factor: which version of the Mavs will we see?

The comment was spot on: the biggest obstacle may not even be Memphis — but rather Dallas’ mindset. The crazy trade that sent Luka packing and the tense atmosphere with the front office have left a cloud over the locker room.

But if the players come in with a spirit of revenge, “Major League-style”, trying to prove a point to the front office? Then, yes, Dallas could be one of the most dangerous teams in this play-in/playoff.

🔥 Luka x Anthony Edwards — who is harder to guard?

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Luka is more frightening tactically: because of his vision, height, control of the pace and because he has destroyed Minnesota before. He “lives for free” in the Wolves’ minds.

But Anthony Edwards is an explosive threat: he is in a “Jordan of 86” moment, ready to show that he can carry a franchise on his back. He likes the spotlight, and he will get it all now against LeBron and Luka.

🔮 Conclusion

If the Dallas Mavericks come out swinging, like they did against Sacramento, with Klay on fire and Anthony Davis healthy and dominant, they’ll not only beat Memphis — they’ll seriously complicate OKC down the stretch.

But… if the internal tension comes back up, and they mentally collapse? It’s over.

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