Since the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat at 06 ', the Mavs do not yet really been so. The Mavs have suffered disappointing losses playoffs and have yet to win a championship, even though owner Mark Cuban tried her best. The 06'-07 'season proved to be one of the most disappointing seasons for a team that went 67-15 in the regular season. The Mavs lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Golden State Warriors.
The Mavs finished 3rd in the Southwest Division in the 08'-09 'with aRecord of 50-32. The Mavs were Top-10 in scoring in the NBA, averaging 102 points per game. Dirk Nowitzki had another stellar season, averaging nearly 26 points per game. While Dirk was criticized for his leadership in the past - he is still one of the best players in the game.
The Western Conference is loaded with good teams and winning the West will be very difficult for the Mavs. Dirk can not win games, which must of themselves all the time and even more help from playerslike Jason Terry, Josh Howard and newly acquired Shawn Marion.
It seems as if the Mavs can score lots of points now - but it can stop each for the defense. To play games in the playoffs winning teams need to stop opposing teams in critical situations, have the Mavs did not shut down type player. Opposing teams scoring average was in the middle of the Confederation on the 15th.
The Mavs have 50 or more games every season since the 00'-01 'season, which shows very consistently won. Dirk Nowitzki is notgetting younger, and he could only 2-3 more seasons where he is an elite player with a chance for a championship. The Mavs want to get one more shot at the NBA Finals - and this time stop their opponent.
