Dallas Mavericks: 2022-23 Roster and Season Performance
2022-23 Season Summary
Regular Season
The Dallas Mavericks finished the 2022-23 regular season with a record of 38-44, placing 11th in the NBA Western Conference. This represented a significant decline from the previous season, where they advanced to the Western Conference Finals.
Key Player Stats
Luka Dončić, the team's All-Star forward, led the Mavericks in scoring (33.4 ppg), rebounding (8.9 rpg), and assists (8.2 apg). He was joined in the starting lineup by Tim Hardaway Jr. (15.4 ppg), Dorian Finney-Smith (11.5 ppg), Maxi Kleber (10.1 ppg), and Christian Wood (18.4 ppg, 9.9 rpg).
Playoff Performance
The Mavericks failed to qualify for the playoffs in the 2022-23 season, marking the first time they had missed the postseason since 2019.
2023-24 Roster Preview
The Mavericks have made several roster moves ahead of the 2023-24 season, including the addition of Kyrie Irving via trade. Irving joins Dončić in what is expected to be a dynamic backcourt tandem.
Projected Starting Lineup
The projected starting lineup for the 2023-24 Dallas Mavericks is as follows:
- Luka Dončić
- Kyrie Irving
- Tim Hardaway Jr.
- Dorian Finney-Smith
- Christian Wood
Season Expectations
With the addition of Irving, the Mavericks are expected to be among the contenders in the Western Conference. They will look to improve their defensive performance and build chemistry between their new backcourt duo. The team's goal is to return to the playoffs and make a deep run.
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