Mavericks at Timberwolves: Game 31 Preview

Dallas Mavericks (17-13) at Minnesota Timberwolves (15-15)
Dec. 30, 7:00 at the Target Center
TV: FSSW, NBALP
Line: Wolves by 4 1/2

2013-14 Matchups
Nov. 8 at Minnesota
Wolves 116 Mavs 108
Nov. 30 at Dallas
Wolves 112 Mavs 106

All-Time Series
Mav 57 Wolves 43

Team Rankings
Mavs
Offense: 5th (108.6)
Defense: 18th (106.8)
Wolves
Offense: 8th (108.4)
Defense: 9th (104.2)

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: Nowitzki, 21.5
RPG: Marion, 7.3
APG: Ellis, 5.8
PER: Nowitzki, 23.8
Wolves
PPG: Love, 26.1
RPG: Love, 13.8
APG: Rubio, 8.1
PER: Love, 28.4

Notes
The Mavericks lead the Timberwolves by two games for 8th place in the West. The Mavs have scored 105 points or more in 7 straight games. Kevin Love ranks 3rd in the NBA scoring, 1st in rebounding, and 2nd in PER. The Mavs have lost 6 of their last 9 to Minnesota, after winning 18 of their previous 19 against the Wolves.