Here's a stat, take it as you will: since the last-second loss at OKC on Dec. 29 (104-102), the Mavs haven't allowed the opposing team to break into triple digits in any of the eight ensuing games. They did get their asses handed to them last week at San Antonio, but, hey, not into three-digit territory.
Another stat: they're beating the teams they're supposed to beat. See: Toronto, Phoenix, New Orleans, Detroit.
The Little Mavs have also got a nice road streak going, beating the aforementioned Pistons yesterday and, tonight, the veteran Celtics. Nice win tonight, 90-85. They're getting their defense going. Big steals at the end of the game, coupled with sloppy play from Boston, allowed Dallas to take advantage. Perhaps the "Moneyball" the Front Office is running says that it doesn't mater if they miss 10+ free throws as a team when their defense is solid.
As I wrote a few days ago, West is impressing me. He's filling in nicely for the injured Kidd. I miss Barea, but West brings a D that JJ didn't appear to have in his time with Dallas. Mahinmi is also showing much improvement, rolling out an average 8p/5r a night.
Break the .500 mark. Perhaps this signals the sloppiest basketball is now in the past!
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