Dallas Mavericks: Game Day Preview vs. San Antonio

The Dallas Mavericks host the San Antonio Spurs in the season finale, looking to improve playoff position.

The countdown from 82 is down to 1. Dallas Mavericks‘ fans can sit back and enjoy the final game of the season, without the fear of missing the playoffs. The Mavericks clinched a spot with the win Monday night, and now play for the 5th, 6th or 7th seed.

It seemed as if Dallas would be enjoying the break a little sooner than hoped two weeks ago. The team had just lost to Rajon Rondo and the Sacramento Kings, for their 10th loss in 12 games. Rondo had made it clear he was determined to end their season early, if he had a say.

Since then, the Mavs have won 7 of their last 8. A loss Wednesday to the San Antonio Spurs, could mean the two would match up in the first round. A win gives them a possibility at jumping a spot or two, depending how other teams fare.

Dallas seems to have figure out a tempo that works best with the current lineup. Coach Rick Carlisle has had to get creative, after several injuries in the past month. Whether this pace will work against better teams, will remain to be seen. It has however, inspired the roster, building confidence that cannot be overlooked.

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