Mavericks vs. Bulls: Game 60 Preview

Dallas Mavericks (36-23) at Chicago Bulls (31-26)
Feb. 28, 7:30 at the AAC
TV: FSSW, NBALP
Line: Mavs by 4 1/2

2013-14 Matchups

Dec. 28 at Chicago
Mavs 105 Bulls 83

All-Time Series
Mavs 33 Bulls 32

Team Rankings
Mavs
Offense: 4th (110.9)
Defense: 23rd (108.2)
Bulls
Offense: 28th (101.1)
Defense: 2nd (100.4)

Projected Starters
Mavs
PG: Jose Calderon
SG: Monta Ellis
SF: Shawn Marion
PF: Dirk Nowitzki
C: Samuel Dalembert
Bulls
PG: Kirk Hinrich
SG: Jimmy Butler
SF: Mike Dunleavy
PF: Carlos Boozer
C: Joakim Noah

Team Leaders
Mavs
PPG: Nowitzki, 21.6
RPG: Marion, 6.8
APG: Ellis, 5.8
PER: Nowitzki, 24.6
Bulls
PPG: Boozer, 14.7
RPG: Noah, 11.5
APG: Augustin, 5.5
PER: Noah, 19.9


Notes
Both teams are riding hot streaks. The Mavs have won 10 out of 12, while the Bulls have won 7 out of 8. Both teams suffered losses to Miami during their runs. Vince Carter has scored at least 17 points in the last three games while hitting a combined 11 threes. Since Jan. 1 Joakim Noah is averaging 13.6 PPG, 13.2 RPG and 5.9 APG. The Mavericks sent Shane Larkin, Jae Crowder and Bernard James down to the Texas Legends of the D-League to play in that team's Thursday night's game. They will be back up and available for Friday's game.