Luka Doncic missed the last four games with a wrist strain, while Klay Thompson missed the last two with plantar fascia. With two of his normal starters out of the rotation, Jason Kidd has found a way to keep the team winning,

Dallas improved to 4-1 in games where Luka Doncic has not played this year, as Doncic missed the contest due to a right wrist sprain. The Mavs' success despite Doncic's absence has been important, and after the game Kidd explained how Dallas is finding ways to win.

Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has repeatedly shown the ability to bring out the best in players, especially unheralded role players.