Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks
The San Antonio Spurs are returning to their home court after playing two games in Austin for a showdown against the Dallas Mavericks.
As the regular season winds down, the Dallas Mavericks are still in contention in the competitive Western Conference standings. With a record of 39-29, they currently hold the 7th seed, tied with the 8th seeded Phoenix Suns. While securing a top 3 spot seems unlikely at this stage, avoiding the play-in bracket remains a feasible goal. They are only 3.5 games behind the 4th seeded Clippers and actually have a better record than the 6th seeded Sacramento Kings (38-28), whom they will face twice on the road before the end of March. The Mavericks are coming off a significant win over the defending champion Denver Nuggets with late-game heroics from stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, although they have a 7-6 record since the All-Star break.
For the San Antonio Spurs, every victory carries weight in what has been a challenging season. Their recent win against the Brooklyn Nets may not impact the standings significantly, but it serves as a morale boost in a season where wins have been scarce. Returning home to the Frost Bank Center after their stint in Austin, the Spurs are hoping to build on their momentum and secure another win against a motivated Mavericks team.
The matchup features key players such as Luka Doncic, who is having a standout season leading the NBA in scoring with 34.4 points per game, along with impressive shooting percentages and nearly 10 assists per game. Kyrie Irving, known for his clutch performances, adds another dimension to the Mavericks’ lineup. The Spurs will rely on Victor Wembanyama, who has been impactful in previous games against Dallas, averaging impressive stats in limited minutes.
Both teams have notable injuries, with the Spurs missing Charles Bassey for the remainder of the year, while the Mavericks are without Brandon Williams and Josh Green due to wrist and ankle injuries, respectively.
Fans can tune in to watch the game on BSSW or listen to WOAI (1200 AM) for live coverage.
