If the Dallas Mavericks can get mostly healthy by mid-March, there should be time for the defending Western Conference champions to play their way into a decent playoff position. Coach Jason Kidd understands it might be a big “if.

Anthony Davis has been out of the Mavericks' lineup since Feb. 8, but is making 'good progress' in his recovery.

The Mavericks will be without their top three big men for the next seven games. The team has pivoted by playing small-ball lineups.