The San Antonio Spurs play host to the Dallas Mavericks at AT&T Center on Wednesday.

The Mavericks were one of the biggest disappointments in the NBA last season, missing the postseason. That's embarrassing for a team that has arguably the best guard duo in the league, with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving dominating this offense. Everyone knows those two can do whatever they want, but there's not much on this roster outside of them. It remains to be seen if that recipe can get it done, especially with how much talent is spread throughout the NBA right now. Another disappointing season could be a nightmare for this Dallas franchise because who knows if Luka and Kyrie will stick around for a team that's simply not competing.

The Spurs had one of the worst records in the NBA last season, but it might be the best thing to happen to this franchise. They landed the top pick in the 2022-23 draft, getting Victor Wembenyama. The Frenchman truly looks like a star in the making, and it's amazing to land such a talented player. This is a 7'4" big man who plays like a guard and can protect the paint like any big man in the league. He could truly be a revolutionary player, and Spurs fans can't wait to see him grow this season. With that said, this is still expected to be one of the worst teams in the league. They were last in every defensive metric last season and will likely struggle on that end once again, despite what Wembenyama brings to the table.

Dallas has dominated this series over recent years, winning seven of their last eight games over San Antonio.