Dallas Mavericks: A Season of Ups and Downs
A Look at the 2016-17 Roster and Stats
Concise News Lead:
The Dallas Mavericks finished the 2016-17 NBA season with a disappointing 33-49 record, finishing 11th in the Western Conference. Despite a strong start to the season, injuries and inconsistency plagued the team, leading to a missed playoff berth.
Roster Highlights:
The 2016-17 Mavericks roster featured several key players, including:
*- Dirk Nowitzki
- Harrison Barnes
- Wesley Matthews
- J.J. Barea
- Deron Williams
Season Performance:
The Mavericks started the season 11-7, but injuries to key players derailed their momentum. They finished the season with a 22-22 home record, but struggled on the road, posting a disappointing 11-27 record away from home.
Dirk Nowitzki, the team's all-time leading scorer, played in only 53 games due to injury. Harrison Barnes led the team in scoring, averaging 20.0 points per game, while Wesley Matthews contributed with 14.5 points per game.
Missed Playoffs:
The Mavericks' disappointing finish resulted in a missed playoff berth, snapping a 15-year streak of consecutive playoff appearances. This was the first time the team had failed to reach the playoffs since the 2000-01 season.
Conclusion:
The 2016-17 season was a difficult one for the Dallas Mavericks. Injuries, inconsistency, and a lack of depth proved to be too much to overcome. The team will look to bounce back in the 2017-18 season and make a return to the playoffs.
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