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The?Dallas Mavericks?went from a middle-of-the-pack team with a single star to a potential powerhouse. After the trade with the Brooklyn Nets?to bring Kyrie Irving to Dallas, there is no doubt that the Mavericks have become a team to look out for in the hardened Western Conference. A duo of Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic would do wonders. However, fans must still be convinced that the team has enough to win a championship.

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According to a report by Shams Charania, the Dallas Mavericks have moved from +1900 to +1400 to win the NBA championship. These odds were provided by the official Twitter page of??FanDuel Sportsbook.?

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Fans claim no championship for Dallas

Despite this report, many fans are still determining if Dallas will win a championship this year. The Mavericks have a strong tandem of guards, but the main concern is their defense.

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Many fans pointed out that the Mavericks are short on good big men who would help the team protect the paint. Also, good bigs often result in a good team defense, which Dallas is short on.?

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One fan tweeted,??If you put $100 on it will be the easiest $1400 you?ll ever make.”

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While another fan commented, ?That?s a direction reflection of oddsmakers knowing kyrie?s a rental, a guy who needs the ball like Luka does, and the entire team is likely the worst defensive unit across the board. That odds gain for Dallas is a sign that Brooklyn won the trade..imo.?

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Here are a few more reactions from fans on Twitter.

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Many fans in the comments section claimed that there was no way that Dallas would end up winning a championship with their current roster.

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?There is little argument for the fact that the Mavericks are now loaded on the offensive end of the floor after their trade with the Brooklyn Nets.

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Luka Doncic is already leading the league in points. Moreover, adding Kyrie Irving to the mix makes the team one hell of a threat. The area of concern is their defense. The Mavericks have Dwight Powell as their center, who is not known for his defensive abilities.?

Are the fans right in claiming that Dallas won?t be winning a championship this year? Let us know what you think in the comments section down below.

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