Mavericks Regroup in Practice, Focus on Warriors After NBA Cup Elimination
Dallas Mavericks look to bounce back from loss to Oklahoma City Thunder, focusing on improving turnovers and rebounding before facing the Golden State Warriors.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have little time to dwell on their 126-117 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. With just two practice days before facing the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, the team has an immediate opportunity to address critical areas of concern — turnovers, rebounding, and executing under pressure.
Tuesday’s loss snapped a seven-game winning streak and exposed some vulnerabilities that the Mavericks must correct to remain competitive in the Western Conference. Dallas committed a season-high 19 turnovers and was thoroughly outmatched on the glass, giving up 17 offensive rebounds that led to 24 second-chance points for the Thunder.
Areas to Address
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