Mavericks vs. Hawks: Game 60 Preview

Dallas Mavericks (39-20 at Atlanta Hawks (44-12)
Wed. Feb. 25, 6:30 at Philips Arena
TV: FSSW, NBALP
Line: Hawks by 7

2014-15 Matchups 
Dec. 22 at Dallas
Hawks 105 Mavs 102

 
All-Time Series
Hawks 35 Mavs 32

Team Stats
Mavs
Off. Rating: 108.5 (3rd)
Def. Rating: 102.2 (13th)
Point Differential: +5.2
Hawks
Offense: 106.6 (6th)
Defense: 100.2 (7th)
Point Differential: +6.1

Projected Starters
Mavs
PG: Rajon Rondo
SG: Monta Ellis
SF: Richard Jefferson
PF: Dirk Nowitzki
C: Tyson Chandler
Hawks
PG: Jeff Teague
SG: Kyle Korver
SF: DeMarre Carroll
PF: Paul Millsap
C: Al Horford

Team Leaders
Mavs
PPG: Ellis, 19.5
RPG: Chandler, 11.7
APG: Rondo, 6.2
PER: Chandler, 20.8
Win Shares: Chandler, 8.4
Hawks
PPG: Millsap, 16.9
RPG: Millsap, 8.1
APG: Teague, 7.3
PER: Teague, 21.7
Win Shares: Horford, 6.5


Of Note

• The Mavericks put their 13-0 record against the East on the road on the line.
• Jeff Teague is questionable for the Hawks with an illness.
• In six games as a starter this season, Richard Jefferson is averaging 11.8 points and 6.0 rebounds and shooting .511% from the field and 50% on threes.
• Since winning 19 games in a row, the Hawks are 4-4 in their last 8 games.
• Since losing to Golden St. on Feb. 5, the Mavs have the #1 defensive rating in the league at 93.8.