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With only 4 wins and 12 losses in the first 16 games of the regular season, do the Mavericks still have a chance to make the playoffs?

11:58am, 21 November 2025Basketball

Since the start of the 25-26 NBA regular season, the performance of the Mavericks should have disappointed many fans. The Mavericks lost to the Knicks 111-113 at home. After the first 16 games of the regular season, the Mavericks only won 4 games. Do you think the Mavericks still have a chance to make the playoffs?

The biggest problem for the Mavericks is their offense. Currently, the Mavericks average only 110.3 points per game, ranking second to last in the Western Conference. Without Irving and Davis playing, the Mavericks don't have many strong players to stand up on the offensive end. There are recent rumors that the Mavericks want to trade Davis and build a team around Flagg. I personally feel that if the Mavericks do this, then the Mavericks may not be able to make the playoffs in the Western Conference in the next few seasons.

To succeed in the NBA, many conditions must be met at the same time. The Mavericks can't even have a complete lineup. What will the Mavericks do next to save the 25-26 season? Coaching changes and major trades should be options that can be considered. You must know that the Mavericks played 11 home games in the first 16 games. Under the arrangement, the Mavericks' performance was quite unsatisfactory. It will be very difficult for them to catch up in the future.

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