Key injuries hampering Mavs’ ability to consistently win games

CHARLOTTE, N. C. – From a competitive and pride standpoint, the Dallas Mavericks won’t fully admit that their plethora of injuries have compromised their ability to win games on a consistent basis.
Their DNA won’t allow for such a confession. But the proof is in the pudding.
The Mavs were without Luka Dončić (left calf strain), Dereck Lively II (right ankle sprain), Jaden Hardy (right ankle sprain), Quentin Grimes (back spasms), Dwight Powell (right hip strain) and Da