Mavericks vs. Timberwolves: Game 18 Preview

Dallas Mavericks (10-7) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (8-9)
Nov. 30, 7:30 at the AAC
TV: FSSW, NBALP

2013-14 Matchups
Nov. 8 at Minnesota
Wolves 116 Mavs 108

All-Time Series
Mavs 57 Wolves 42

Team Rankings
Mavs
Offense: 5th (108.3)
Defense: 23rd (106.3)
Wolves
Offense: 10th (106.2)
Defense: 7th (101.5)

Projected Starters
Mavs
PG: Jose Calderon
SG: Monta Ellis
SF: Shawn Marion
PF: Dirk Nowitzki
C: Samuel Dalembert
Wolves
PG: Ricky Rubio
SG: Kevin Martin
SF: Corey Brewer
PF: Kevin Love
C: Nikola Pekovic

Team Leaders
Mavs
PPG: Ellis, 21.7
RPG: Blair, 7.8
APG: Ellis, 5.5
PER: Nowitzki, 22.4
Wolves
PPG: Love, 24.3
RPG: Love, 13.9
APG: Rubio, 8.7
PER: Love, 26.3

Notes
Jose Calderon hopes to play tonight, after spraining his ankle in last night's loss to Atlanta. Monta Ellis has gone 2 consecutive games without attempting a free throw. Minnesota has lost 5 of their last 6 games, after starting the season 7-4. The The Timberwolves play the 2nd fastest pace in the league, averaging 98.9 possessions per 48 minutes.