NBA Power Rankings: Celtics and Thunder at the top, plus a big question for all 30 teams
Through 62 games last season, the Mavericks were 34-28 and allowing 117.3 points per 100 possessions, ranking 23rd in the NBA. But in the last 20 games, the Mavericks sprinted to a 16-4 finish while allowing a league-low 107.2 points per 100 possessions. Even with widespread personnel changes, Dallas is off to a solid start defensively.