When the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz squared off in the first round of the 2021-22 NBA Playoffs, the differences between these two teams were highlighted.
That’s a polite way of saying that the Jazz never stood a chance.
The Mavericks thoroughly outclassed them. The alleged discord between Jazz teammates seemed to manifest itself on the floor. This team looked disconnected and overwhelmed. They’re probably due for dramatic changes this summer.
On the other hand, the Mavericks won’t be. They advanced all the way to the Western Conference Finals after defeating the Jazz. They’ll tinker with their team this summer.
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In fact, having just added Christian Wood, they already have.
With that said, if they’re interested in making additional upgrades, they should give the Utah Jazz a call. Mike Conley would be a particularly interesting addition to this Dallas Mavericks squad.