We're best friends that anyone could have I know I'm a johnny-come-lately, but the lil' Dallas Mavericks pulled off two road wins -- back-to-back toughies against Utah and Phoenix -- over the weekend.
Credit is due. Winning on the road is tough, winning Utah and Phoenix -- two teams in desperate need of wins -- and winning on back-to-back nights is unthinkable, no matter the level of competition with both squads.
The Mavericks, more than likely, probably killed any playoff hopes the Jazz and Suns. Which is always fun. It puts them five and four games out of the final spot, respectively.
The Mavericks have the best record in the NBA, on the road. They're 26-10.
It should be noted that the Mavericks were 27-14 on the road a year ago. Best in the NBA. Second seed. Ousted in first round by San Antonio.
The Mavs are still a game out of Los Angeles for the No. 2 seed. Currently, they're on a crash course with Portland in the first round, a proposition that should scare the shit out of any Mavericks fan.
The good news: While it seems like the rest of the West is limping, the Mavericks seem to be getting healthier. Some blowouts are coming their way. Legs are getting a little rest.
The Mavericks will need every break they can get.
