Despite all of Dallas’ struggles on and off the court over the last month, the Mavericks still control their own destiny. Dallas enters the season’s final month on a four-game losing streak and without seven players.

After Kyrie Irving suffered a season-ending torn ACL earlier this week, many were quick to criticize the Dallas Mavericks for the increased workload they had placed on the 32-year-old guard following the Luka Dončić trade.