Mavs Complete 2024 NBA Trade Deadline Preview
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The Mavericks became a sneaky playoff contender thanks to two relatively unheralded trade additions at the deadline.
The Dallas Mavericks made a few under-the-radar moves at the trade deadline that have helped them become a sneaky playoff contender. The Mavericks acquired Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis, and they also traded for Davis Bertans from the Washington Wizards. These three players have all played key roles for the Mavericks this season, and they have helped the team improve its record to 31-29.
Dinwiddie is averaging 17.3 points and 5.1 assists per game for the Mavericks, and he has been a great fit alongside Luka Dončić. Finney-Smith is averaging 10.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, and he has been a solid defender for the Mavericks. Bertans is averaging 9.3 points per game, and he has been a valuable three-point shooter for the Mavericks.
The Mavericks are now in seventh place in the Western Conference, and they are just one game out of the sixth seed. The Mavericks have a tough schedule remaining, but they have shown that they can compete with any team in the league. If they can continue to play well, the Mavericks could make a run at the playoffs this season.
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