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Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Alan Johnson | Last updated 3/10/21 After an ugly 87-78 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 3, the Dallas Mavericks sneaked into the eighth seed of the Western Conference. This run towards a playoff spot has been led by one of the best offenses in the league. However, defense is a concern, with the Mavs ranked 24th in defensive rating. For Dallas to be true contenders, these three players need to step up defensively. Dallas Mavericks need more from Josh Richardson
The Mavericks traded fan favorite Seth Curry for Josh Richardson and a second-round pick that became Tyler Bey. This move signaled a change in philosophy for Dallas. Instead of outgunning teams every night, the Mavericks wanted a player to guard the opposing teams’ best player. Unfortunately, Richardson has fallen below expectations.
The Dallas Mavericks added a pair of bodies to their roster on Sunday, when they recalled rookies Josh Green and Tyler Bey from their G-League assignments