Mavericks vs. Hornets: Game 58 Preview

Dallas Mavericks (37-20) vs. Charlotte Hornets (22-31)
Sun. Feb. 22, 6:30 at the AAC
TV: FSSW, NBALP
Line: Mavs by 10.5

2014-15 Matchups
Nov. 17 at Charlotte
Mavs 107 Hornets 80

All-Time Series
Mavs 34 Hornets 14
 
Team Stats
Mavs
Off. Rating: 108.9 (3rd)
Def. Rating: 102.7 (14th)
Point Differential: +5.1
Hornets:
Offense: 97.7 (29th)
Defense: 100.4 (6th)
Point Differential: -2.7

Projected Starters
Mavs
PG: Rajon Rondo
SG: Monta Ellis
SF: Al-Farouq Aminu or Richard Jefferson
PF: Dirk Nowitzki
C: Tyson Chandler
Hornets
PG: Mo Williams
SG: Gerald Henderson
SF: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
PF: Cody Zeller
C: Al Jefferson

Team Leaders
Mavs
PPG: Ellis, 19.4
RPG: Chandler, 11.9
APG: Rondo, 6.3
PER: Chandler, 21.0
Win Shares: Chandler, 8.1
Hornets
PPG: Walker, 18.8
RPG: Jefferson, 8.5
APG: Walker, 5.2
PER: Jefferson, 20.0
Win Shares: Walker, 3.9

Of Note

• Chandler Parsons is doubtful for the Mavs, after leaving Friday's game with a sprained ankle.
• Kemba Walker is out for the Hornets after having knee surgery.
• Amare Stoudemire is set to make his Mavericks debut.
• The Mavericks have won 13 straight home games against the Hornets, last losing on Jan. 24, 1998 to the first incarnation of the Charlotte Hornets.
• The Mavs are 18-5 against the East, but all five lossed have been home. Dallas plays four straight against the East starting on Sunday.
• In the last four games, Charlie Villanueva has made 12 of his 18 three point attempts.