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Oct 3, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes (40) shoots over Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes (40) shoots over Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The good news is that the Dallas Mavericks are no longer winless. The bad news is that they’re still bad. Really bad. And with the expectation that Dirk Nowitzki will miss some time with an injury, this could get a lot worse before it gets better.

Thankfully, Dallas managed to best – if that’s what you want to call it – the Milwaukee Bucks, who possess issues of their own.

Dallas has a lot of decisions to make this season, electing to tank should be one of them. The Mavs will probably miss the playoffs this season, and that’s OK. Dirk has to decide if it is with him, though.