Mavericks vs. Magic: Game 39 Preview

Dallas Mavericks (22-16) vs. Orlando Magic (10-27)
Jan. 13, 7:30 at the AAC
TV: FSSW, NBALP
Line: Mavs by 12

2013-14 Matchups
Nov. 16 at Orlando
Mavs 108 Magic 100

All-Time Series
Mavs 27 Magic 23

Team Rankings
Mavs
Offense: 8th (108.4)
Defense: 19th (106.9)
Magic
Offense: 27th (100.1)
Defense: 18th (106.1)

Projected Starters
Mavs
PG: Jose Calderon
SG: Monta Ellis
SF: Shawn Marion or Jae Crowder
PF: Dirk Nowtizki
C: Samuel Dalembert
Magic
PG: Jameer Nelson or E'Twaun Moore
SG: Victor Oladipo
SF: Maurice Harkless
PF: Tobias Harris
C: Glen Davis

Team Leaders
Mavs
PPG: Nowitzki, 21.3
RPG: Marion, 7.2
APG: Ellis, 5.9
PER: Nowitzki, 23.9
Magic
PPG: Afflalo, 20.8
RPG: Vucevic, 11.0
APG: Nelson, 6.4
PER: Afflalo, 18.4

Injuries
Mavs
Shawn Marion's is a gametime decision as he recovers from bruising his shoulder.
Shane Larkin is questionable with a sprained ankle.
Wayne Ellington should be available after missing the last 2 games due to illness.
Magic
Nikola Vucevic is out indefinitely with a concussion.
Arron Afflalo is doubtful with an injured right foot.
Jameer Nelson is questionable with a sprained index finger.

Notes
The Mavericks have won 4 in a row and 11 out of 14 against Orlando. Dallas looks to go 7 games over .500 for the first time all season. The Magic meanwhile have lost 7 games in a row. After scoring 8 points in 27 minutes in San Antonio, Dirk Nowitzki has scored 64 points in less than 62 minutes in the last 2 games.