re: This 5 game Homestand

It was obvious that Dallas was the winner at the trade deadline, similar to the Lakers the previous year. Mavs picked up a rim protector and lob threat in Gafford and a bench score in P.J. Washington, Pels stood pat. Mavs have an easier schedule, winning at least 2 out of the next four significantly increases Pels odds of maintaining the 5 seed, not counting for a Clips implosion.