How far down can Dallas Mavericks move in standings in NBA Orlando?

How far down can Dallas Mavericks move in Western Conference in Orlando?

The Dallas Mavericks will be back playing basketball this summer. The novel coronavirus forced the NBA to suspend play on March 11. Officials have finalized a plan for the league to return to action.

Details are emerging quickly. Adrian Wojnarowski reported that 22 teams will play in Orlando beginning July 31. There will be eight regular season contests per team plus a play-in for the final spot in each conference before jumping into the traditional playoffs. The plan has to pass a vote on Thursday, but that is expected to happen.

That is the perfect scenario for the Mavericks. It provides them with a chance to make up ground in the tightly packed Western Conference and guarantees them a playoff spot. Find out more about why it is their ideal scenario here.

Fans may be wondering how far the Mavs can slip in the standings under the restart plan? Do not worry we have you covered.

Dallas Mavericks cannot fall further in Orlando

The Mavericks have virtually bottomed out given the NBA’s restart plan. They are seventh in the Western Conference right now, but a full seven games ahead of the Grizzlies in eighth. It means Memphis would have to go undefeated in Orlando. and the Mavs would have to lose all eight games. That is not going to happen.

Add it to the list of reasons why this is the perfect restart plan for Dallas. They cannot drop any further in the standings. They have the opportunity to move up too. Fans can read about how far they could climb here.

Mavericks supporters should be excited that basketball is coming back. They will get to watch Luka Doncic lead his team into the playoffs for the first time. The Mavs are a team nobody wants to face the postseason. Their potent offense can be difficult to contain. Stay tuned for what should be in a fun ride in Orlando this summer and into the fall.