The Dallas Mavericks are riding a wave of momentum as they prepare to face the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
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The Dallas Mavericks are pushing hard to dodge the NBA play-in tournament, and they’re riding a wave of momentum as they prepare to face the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
This matchup marks the fourth and final meeting of the season between these Lone Star State rivals, with the Mavericks dominating the previous three games, winning by an average of 18.3 points per game. Meanwhile, for the Spurs, this game comes in the midst of a season-high eight-game homestand, with Tuesday’s game being the fifth in the stretch.
With just 14 games remaining, Dallas (39-29) is neck and neck with Sacramento and Phoenix for the sixth spot in the Western Conference. As of Monday, these three teams were trailing New Orleans by 2 1/2 games for the fifth spot and were 3 1/2 games behind the Los Angeles Clippers for the coveted home playoff berth in fourth place.
So, there’s a lot at stake when the Mavericks take on the Spurs (15-53), who currently hold the title of the worst team in the Western Conference.
For the Spurs, Bassey will not be playing the game, and Osman is questionable to play. As for the Mavericks, Green and Williams will be sitting this one out.
After defeating Brooklyn 122-115 in overtime in Austin, Texas, their temporary home, the Spurs are gearing up to face the Mavericks. Victor Wembanyama once again led the charge for San Antonio, scoring 33 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, dishing out seven assists, and blocking seven shots, including a crucial one during overtime.
The Spurs found themselves trailing 115-112 just two minutes into overtime, but then they went on a tear, scoring the game’s last 10 points. Wembanyama played a crucial role, scoring back-to-back baskets during this run.
With just 25 seconds left, Wembanyama blocked Dennis Schroder’s layup attempt, and then Keldon Johnson made a layup, extending San Antonio’s lead to three points. Johnson followed up with a couple of free throws to secure the victory.
Devin Vassell chipped in 25 points, and Johnson contributed 24 points as San Antonio put an end to their three-game losing streak.
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