The Dallas Mavericks have started the season 5-7, not how they envisioned their attempt to defend their Western Conference crown. Luka Doncic entered the season as the MVP favorite, and while his base stats of 29.3 PPG, 8.0 APG, and 8.0 RPG look fine, he's shooting poorly from the floor and from three.

Injuries to Kyrie Irving and P.J. Washington haven't helped the Mavericks either. For a team coming off a trip to the NBA Finals last year, expectations must be met sooner rather than later.

Luka Doncic will be suiting in Salt Lake City on Thursday night. Before the announcement, Doncic’s status was in question due to a contusion in his right knee. Doncic is picking up where he left off last season,

After making it to the NBA Finals last season, the Dallas Mavericks have their mind on a championship in the 2024-25 campaign. Veteran sharpshooter Klay Thompson has joined up with MVP candidate Luka Doncic and All-Star guard Kyrie Irving this season as the Mavs look to make noise in the Western Conference.

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