Mavs Look To Close Playoff Gap in Denver

By Shawn

Feb 6, 2017

Dec 29, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Salah Mejri (50) dunks in the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Mavericks won 101-89. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

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Don’t Get Caught In A Track Meet

Denver is historically notorious for running on opponents at home. The lack of adequate acclimatization time creates a legitimate home court advantage that can catch even the most physically gifted athletes.

Dec 28, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard /

This Denver team doesn’t run as much as past teams did, but Mudiay still pushes it when he gets the chance and they are very effective in transition. This Mavs team is at its best when they control the pace, and if we’re forced to play at Denver’s pace we could be in for a long night.

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