[Lefty Noob]

What can you say about the terrible start the Dallas Mavericks are off to? They're 0-4. It's the worst start in franchise history. It's the first time they've lost four straight under Avery Johnson. Also, according to the AP, "Dallas is the first team since the 2001-02 Philadelphia 76ers to start out with four straight losses after going to the finals."

What's wrong with the Mavs and how do they fix it?

[Lefty Noob]

Hey, how about that -- no sooner do I post this than the Mavs turn around and finally get a win, 119-112 over Phoenix. Dirk Nowitzki scored 35 points and Jerry Stackhouse had 23 in the victory.

[ThePundit]

The Maverick fans were getting some bad vibes from the losing streak. Wes Cox of Maverick Money Ball Blog says:

It's too early to worry about them being 0-3......But 0-5? That's a big deal, and it's a frighteningly realistic possibility......It's amazing that this has happened so quickly, but after watching these three games and with memories of the finals still in my head, I'm now expecting the Mavs to lose games. I don't remember feeling that way a single time last season. And the worst part is that it looks like the players are expecting to lose as well.

Mavs Moneyball :: An Unofficial Dallas Mavericks Blog
Personally, I think it was just a hangover from last year's brutal defeat in the finals so after their win they'll probably get back on track.