NBA Power Rankings: Is it time to worry about the Cleveland Cavaliers?

NBA Power Rankings: At what point do we worry about the Cleveland Cavaliers

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to Dwyane Wade #9 while playing the Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena on November 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 124-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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DALLAS, TX – MARCH 07: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates after scoring his 30,003 career point in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center on March 7, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

27. Dallas Mavericks

I’ve been somewhat surprised by the performance of the Dallas Mavericks so far this season. Heading into the year, I believed that there was a shot this team could mess around and flirt with a potential playoff spot out West.

Perhaps I was overestimating this team’s talent. Either way, the fact that they’ve only won two games this season is somewhat disappointing. The good news is that it appears Dennis Smith Jr., their first round draft pick, will be a player.

You can’t help but feel bad for Dirk Nowitzki.