Sacramento (38-36) at Dallas (55-19) 8:30 pm EDT
DALLAS (Ticker) -- The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to improve
their postseason position while the Sacramento Kings look to
hold off their challengers for a playoff spot when the two
meet Tuesday.
Dallas' time is running out to catch San Antonio (57-16) for
the best record in the Southwest Division and the Western
Conference. The Mavericks trail their intrastate rivals by 2
1/2 games.
The Mavericks snapped a season-high three-game losing streak in
resounding fashion as they rolled to a 103-79 triumph over
Northwest Division-leading Denver on Sunday. Dirk Nowitzki
collected 30 points and 12 rebounds and Jason Terry added 21
points for Dallas, which shot 52 percent (37-of-71) from the
floor.
Sacramento holds a two-game advantage over New Orleans (35-37)
for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Ron Artest scored 26 points and Brad Miller added 25 for the
Kings in their 106-96 home triumph over the Los Angeles Clippers
on Sunday.
Although Sacramento has won its last three home games, it has
lost its last four trips to Dallas.
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Mavericks, Kings collide with playoff positions in mind
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