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However, that still hasn’t been proven. Wes Matthews has looked better than expected coming off his Achilles injury, averaging 10 points on 35 percent shooting from three-point range, and Dirk Nowitzki has looked really good, averaging 17 points on 51 percent shooting.

Problem is, I just don’t know if this team can stay healthy.

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Dallas Mavericks (3-3)

Last week: 1-2
Last rank: 26


The Dallas Mavericks have been about what many expected them to be – an OK team in the Western Conference that, if they play their cards right and can remain healthy, may have enough to snag the No. 8 seed in the West playoff picture.

However, that still hasn’t been proven. Wes Matthews has looked better than expected coming off his Achilles injury, averaging 10 points on 35 percent shooting from three-point range, and Dirk Nowitzki has looked really good, averaging 17 points on 51 percent shooting.

Problem is, I just don’t know if this team can stay healthy.

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