The Dallas Mavericks are wrapping up their week off while the NBA Cup progresses, and will hope to carry over the momentum that built just before the break. Winners of four of their last five due to the blossoming play of Ryan Nembhard and the ascendancy of Cooper Flagg, combined with ace veteran support.

This week’s Power Rankings Watch focuses on that rising play and how the Mavericks have started to show signs of life. Whether the Mavericks can maintain consistency, especially as trade talks around the league ramp up, remains to be seen. But the excitement building around the step up in play is worth celebrating. Especially as the younger players on the roster solidify roles after a rocky start to the year.

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Biggest weakness: Shot creation

A lack of shot creation has been the Ma

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