Game 19: DAL (5-13) @ MIA (11-6) | 6:30 PM CT

[Hooper21]

Let’s also not forget ALL teams look bad when their star players sit. For example , the Mavs had an all-time record of 71-81 in games where Dirk Nowitzki did not play. (This record includes all games he sat out, whether due to injury, illness, rest, or other reasons.)

So, Dirk averaged missing 7 games per season.  AD is already behind the curve.