The Dallas Mavericks (34-32) head on the road for the first time since prior to the All-Star break to play the New Orleans Pelicans (31-34) in a key match up for both teams as the regular season winds down. It’s an early, nationally televised game: 6:30 start on ESPN.
Dallas finds themselves in the fifth seed despite being just two games over .500, while New Orleans is ninth in the West, though they’re tied with three other teams. A loss for either team would send each team tumbling down the standings.
Here’s three things to consider, prior to tip off.