This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in Mavericks losing certain qualifing spots. A total of 11 games from week 4 and 5 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple qualifing spots the case is listed in the lowest qualifing spot only.
The Mavericks cannot win this spot
Case 1
Mavericks lose to the Pelicans
Case 2
Lakers beat the Clippers