Mavericks vs. Knicks: Game 34 Preview

Dallas Mavericks (19-14) vs. New York Knicks (10-22)
Jan. 5, 6:30 at the AAC
TV: FSSW, NBATV
Line: Mavs by 6 1/2

2012-13 Matchups
Nov. 9 at New York
Knicks 104 Mavs 94
Nov. 21 at Dallas
Mavs 114 Knicks 111

All-Time Series
Mavs 33 Knicks 31

Team Rankings
Mavs
Offense: 108.6 (9th)
Defense: 106.8 (19th)
Knicks
Offense: 104.5 (19th)
Defense: 109.0 (27th)

Projected Starters
Mavs
PG: Jose Calderon
SG: Monta Ellis
SF: Shawn Marion
PF: Dirk Nowitzki
C: Samuel Dalembert
Knicks
PG: Beno Udrih
SG: Iman Shumpert
SF: Carmelo Anthony
PF: Andrea Bargnani
C:  Tyson  Chandler

Team Leaders
Mavs
PPG: Nowitzki, 21.0
RPG: Marion, 7.3
APG: Ellis, 5.9
PER: Nowitzki, 23.1
Knicks
PPG: Anthony, 26.2
RPG: Anthony, 8.9
APG: Felton, 5.1
PER: Anthony, 23.7

Notes
The Mavericks have lost 3 straight at home, after starting the year 11-2 at the AAC. The Mavs won have 19 of their last 23 meetings with the Knicks. New York is without their top two points guards (Raymond Felton and Pablo Prigioni), due to injuries. Former Maverick Tyson Chandler, has averaged 13 points and 10 rebounds per game in 4 games as a Knick against Dallas.