Stumbling Out of the Gate

It had been 187 days since the Dallas Mavericks last played a meaningful game, when they were eliminated by the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in tournament. Since winning the NBA Draft Lottery in May, enthusiasm and hope returned to the Mavericks fanbase, having the opportunity to draft 18-year-old phenom Cooper Flagg.

With Flagg now a Maverick, there had been a buildup of excitement for opening night against longtime rival San Antonio Spurs. The Mavericks’ biggest offseason moves were re-signing fan favorites P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford, as well as signing point guard D’Angelo Russell to keep the boat afloat until Kyrie Irving returns.

While the Mavericks’ roster is incredibly talented, they lack experienced guard depth. Any concerns fans had coming int

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