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How the Mavericks will do in Luka Dončić’s absence, and more thoughts from Dallas’ Christmas defeat

December 25, 2024

Dec 23, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) leaves the game against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

1. The Dallas Mavericks do this, you know, this not-quite-comeback that feels radical in its momentous heights and tortuous in the wake. They erased a 21-point lead in the NBA Finals just last spring, trailed by one, lost the game. They'd done it ear...

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