With eight games left, Mavs control their play-in destiny

CHICAGO –After weeks of going back-and-forth and jockeying for position with the Phoenix Suns, it has finally happened.
The Dallas Mavericks are firmly in control of their own destiny. The Mavs can continue scoreboard watching – if they so choose.
But if the Mavs just win their remaining eight regular season games, they’ll clinch at least the No. 10 spot in the Western Conference’s play-in tournament. That’s because if the Mavs (36-38) run the table and win all eigh