Mavericks vs. Spurs: WCQF Game 3 Prevew

Dallas Mavericks  vs. San Antonio Spurs
Game 3 Western Conference Quarterfinals (Series Tied 1-1)
Apr. 26, 3:30 at the AAC
TV: Ch, 21, TNT
Line: Spurs by 3 1/2

Series Results
Game 1 at San Antonio
Spurs 90 Mavs 85
Game 2 at San Antonio
Mavs 113 Spurs 92


Team Playoffs Rankings
Mavs
Offense: 4th (111.3)
Defense: 3rd (102.3)
Spurs
Offense: 14th (102.3)
Defense: 13th (111.3)

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

Team Playoff Leaders
Mavs
PPG: Harris, 18.5
RPG: Dalembert, 7.5
APG: Harris, 5.0
PER: Blair, 34.3
Spurs
PPG: Ginobili, 22.0
RPG: Splitter, 8.0
APG: Parker, 4.5
PER: Ginobili, 28.7

Notes
The Mavs have outplayed the Spurs in the series despite Dirk being only 11-33 from the field. The previous four times the Mavs and Spurs have been tied in a series 1-1, the team that has won game 3 has gone on to win the series each time. In 9 career playoff games against the Spurs, Devin Harris has scored at least 18 points 5 times. Home teams are only 9-10 in the playoffs so far this year. Tim Duncan turned 38 on Friday.