DALLAS — The Mavericks’ gradual swirl, which began in early January and briefly paused with February’s Kyrie Irving acquisition, has gathered momentum and dropped them to a precarious depth.
After falling to Memphis, 104-88, Monday night in American Airlines Center, Dallas is below .500 (34-35) for the first time since Dec. 19, when it was 15-16.
Granted the Mavericks for the second straight game played without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, and both are expected to return to practice Tuesday, but of larger concern is the fact Dallas has lost four of its last five games and 9 of its last 12.
