Luka Doncic’s ‘Dark-Horse’ Mavs Top 10 Title Odds After All-Star Break
Coming back from an extended All-Star break, the goal is clear for the Dallas Mavericks: Compete for a championship.
“Now it’s time to get ready for the second half of the season,” Kyrie Irving said after Wednesday’s blowout win over the San Antonio Spurs. “Going after our championship”
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During All-Star Weekend, rookie big man Dereck Lively II said his team is a “dark-horse” title contender, and oddsmakers appear to agree with him.
According to BetOnline, the Mavs have top-10 odds to win the NBA championship this season. Here is the list: (+265) Boston Celtics, (+475) Denver Nuggets, (5/1) Los Angeles Clippers, (7/1) Milwaukee Bucks, (14/1) Oklahoma City Thunder, (14/1) Phoenix Suns, (16/1) Minnesota Timberwolves, (22/1) New York Knicks, (25/1) Cleveland Cavaliers, (25/1) Dallas Mavericks, (25/1) Golden State Warriors.
The Mavs are riding a six-game win streak as they prepare to start their final push toward the playoffs on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns. If Luka Doncic, Irving and the trade additions of P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford can keep the streak going, the Mavs’ title odds will continue to increase over the next few weeks.
