How a $750,000 tanking fine helped the Mavericks reach the NBA Finals
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Dallas’ run to the 2024 Finals actually started last April, when a controversial end-of-season tactic helped the Mavs keep their draft pick and land their center of the future.
Dallas’ run to the 2024 Finals actually started last April, when a controversial end-of-season tactic helped the Mavs keep their draft pick and land their center of the future.