11. Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks have been considered one of the most dangerous teams in the Western Conference heading into the playoffs considering they have Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis on their roster, one of the best duos in the NBA. Doncic has quickly become one of the best players in the NBA.
Led by their dynamic duo, the Mavs are a team that could pull off an upset in the first round of the playoffs. They’re a real threat. At the moment, they’re looking at a first-round matchup with the LA Clippers. Even though the Clippers will be heavily favored in the series, you can’t entirely count out the dangerous Mavs.
The Mavs, much like many of the teams at this point in the rankings, are probably a year or two away from being a true contender in the Western Conference. That doesn’t mean they can’t emerge as a dangerous threat in the postseason. It’s simply not likely or expected.