Mavs 107, Kings 121

[omahen]

as they are playing with the same deck of cards as everyone else. 

But that was my whole point. They really aren't. Utah and Phoenix had basically zero injuries whole season and I am sure that is a big part of why they are number 1 and number 2 in the West. Everyone else had their struggles, even powerhouses like Lakers and Clippers. But we somehow act as Mavs are the only one with problems. Portland is just in a middle of 3-7 stretch, for example. And they invested everything in win now. 

I am not trying to negate problems. Sure there are and everyone should work to improve. There is little excuse for losses against Chi 2x, Hou 2x and Sacramento among others. But I try not to be so critical, it just seems unfair to me. This season is difficult.