Several questions that might drastically change the Dallas Mavericks franchise officially begin with the seasons finale

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A few days after stating he would play as long as the Mavs had even the remotest chance of making the postseason

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The Mavericks were defeated by the Bulls on Friday night 115-112 in a contest that they looked to have punted from the start.

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The team stated Doncic would sit out after the first quarter of Friday night's home game against the Chicago Bulls.

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Four other healthy key players including co-star Kyrie Irving are on the bench with them.

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The second quarter began though with Doncic sauntering back onto the American Airlines Center court.

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Following a routine defensive possession Doncic positioned himself on the right block.

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executed a spin move drove to the basket faked a pump-fake and laid the ball in for his 719th basket of the year.

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The sellout crowd was supposed to give Doncic a standing ovation during "I Feel Slovenia."

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As he left the court at night. That did not occur. Instead, there was sporadic perplexed applause.

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With one game left in the regular season, the Mavs now have sole possession of the 10th-best chances after the defeat broke their tie with the Bulls in the lottery standings.

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Dallas must make that crucial difference because it owes the New York Knicks a top-10 protected selection as the last payment for the deal of Kristaps Porzingis.

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Following the 115-112 defeat against the Bulls head coach Jason Kidd observed "It's not so much raising the white flag.

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Mark Cuban and Nico Harrison the general manager of the Mavericks are credited with making the decision to effectively turn out the lights.

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