Updated: Oct 21, 2005, 2:34 PM

Vote: Dallas Mavericks in 2005-06


2004-05 Record: 58-24
Key Add: Doug Christie
Key Losses: Michael Finley, Shawn Bradley
Head Coach: Avery Johnson

Can the Mavericks make a title run? Avery Johnson has stressed defense from the moment he took over in hopes that the answer very soon will be "yes". Who should start at shooting guard? Will the real Erick Dampier please stand up? And is Avery Johnson the man who will bring the Larry O'Brien Trophy to Dallas? Tell us what you think.

  • 1) Where will the Mavericks finish in the Southwest Division (with Houston, Memphis, New Orleans/Oklahoma City and San Antonio)?
  • 2) Oddsmakers set the over/under on Mavericks wins at 53.5. How many games will they win?
  • 3) Who should start at shooting guard for the Mavericks?
  • 4) Dallas is dangerously thin at center and will need big minutes from Erick Dampier. Which Dampier will show up this season?
  • 5) Are the Mavericks putting too much on Dirk Nowitzki's shoulders?
  • 6) Do you think Avery Johnson will eventually bring Dallas its first NBA championship?

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