It might be time to take your hand off the “panic” button and click “rebuild” instead.

Coming into Wednesday, the 2-5 Mavericks desperately needed a game against the New Orleans Pelicans to get back on track. New Orleans was just 1-6 coming into the night with their sole victory being against the Charlotte Hornets the night before. Notable players on the injury report for the Pelicans were Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, Yves Missi, and Jordan Poole. The Mavericks were without Anthony Davis for his third consecutive game and Dereck Lively II for his fifth consecutive game. Still, this seemed like a matchup Dallas should win handily, despite their early season struggles. On paper, the size and talent disparity heavily favored Dallas. With the next two games against the struggling Memphis

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