The is investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the ' roster decisions and game conduct after their lo s to the , . The Mavericks entered Friday without technically having been eliminated from playoff contention. However, they ultimately decided to rest and four key role players ( , , and ), while star point guard played only the first quarter. The Mavericks lost 115-112 and were eliminated from postseason contention."We were fighting for our lives, and understanding this is a situation we're in, but Jonny Brodzinski Kids Jersey the organization has made the decision to change," Mavs coach Jason Kidd said during his pregame media availability. "So, you know, we have to go by that and that's something that happens. So Rourke Chartier Women Jersey the guys that are playing, we got to go out there and put our best foot forward, and we talked about that this afternoon."The Mavericks had a major incentive to lose on Friday. While their playoff hopes were still technically alive, the odds were against them. However, they owe their top-10 protected first-round pick to the . If they'd finished the season tied with the or Chicago Bulls in the standings, they would've run the risk of losing their pick without having made the postseason in the proce s. CBS Sports HQ Newsletter Your Ultimate Guide to Every Day in Sports We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, Marc-Edouard Vlasic Men Jersey updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. What exactly the NBA is investigating here is not fully clear. The Mavericks players on the floor nearly won the game despite the absence of their Brenden Dillon Jersey more famous teammates, and teams frequently sit their best players late in the season for the sake of draft position. Many teams build rosters designed to lose for the sake of a draft pick. While the unique circumstances surrounding the Mavericks were unique, tanking as a whole is not. It would therefore be difficult to prove that the Mavericks violated any sort of NBA rule that other teams Marc-Edouard Vlasic Kids Jersey have not violated themselves at some point. The NBA doesn't like tanking in any form, but it is almost impo sible to legislate out of the sport entirely so long as the draft proce s still incentivizes losing.
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