Mavericks vs. Spurs: Game 80 Preview

Dallas Mavericks (48-31) vs. San Antonio Spurs (60-18)
Apr. 10, 7:00 at the AAC
TV: TNT
Line: Mavs by 2

2013-14 Matchups
Dec. 26 at Dallas
Spurs 116 Mavs 107
Jan. 8 at San Antonio
Spurs 112 Mavs 90
Mar. 2 at San Antonio
Spurs 112 Mavs 106

All-Time Series
Spurs 95 Mavs 64


Team Rankings
Mavs
Offense: 4th (111.3)
Defense: 22nd (108.5)
Spurs
Offense: 6th (110.6)
Defense: 3rd (102.0)

Projected Starters
Mavs
PG: Jose Calderon
SG: Monta Ellis
SF: Shawn Marion
PF: Dirk Nowitzki
C: Samuel Dalembert
Spurs
PG: Cory Joseph
SG: Danny Green
SF: Kawhi Leonard
PF: Tim Duncan
C: Tiago Splitter

Team Leaders
Mavs
PPG: Nowitzki, 21.6
RPG: Dalembert, 6.8
APG: Ellis, 5.8
PER: Nowitzki, 23.7
Spurs
PPG: Parker, 16.8
RPG: Duncan, 9.7
APG: Parker, 5.8
PER: Duncan, 21.4

Notes
With Memphis and Phoenix both winning on Wednesday night, the Mavs magic number to clinch a playoff spot remains at two. Of course Dallas plays both teams to close the regular season. The Mavericks have lost 8 in a row to the Spurs and have allowed at least 112 points in all three of their losses this year to San Antonio. The Spurs are the only Western Conference team the Mavs have yet to beat this year. Tony Parker is out with a sprained back while Manu Ginobili's status is in question due to a bruised left calf. With a win the Mavs would equal their season best win streak of 5 straight victories.