The Dallas Mavericks (26-33) are reeling, and with the team being six games back of the eighth seed, the playoffs are out of the question. At this point in the season, games are about development and seeing what players are worth keeping around.
Up next for the Mavericks is a visit to Los Angeles to battle the Clippers (33-28) who have won two of the last three. Dallas has taken two of three against Los Angeles but have a considerably different team this time around.
Here’s what to watch for when the teams tip off:
After Dirk Nowitzki’s 15 point barrage Saturday night, the legend is only 91 points behind Wilt Chamberlain for sixth all time on the scoring leaderboard.