The "D" has been missing for Dallas lately at home.
Trying to salvage the finale of a three-game homestand, the Mavericks look to put together a 48-minute effort Monday night versus the Phoenix Suns.
Any momentum Dallas (13-11) gained from road victories at Washington and New York was blunted with home losses to Atlanta and the Wizards, who shot 51.8 percent overall and 14 for 29 from 3-point range in beating the Mavericks 114-111 on Saturday night.
Coach Rick Carlisle shouldered the blame for the defeat, noting he failed to make adjustments during a Washington's 39-point third quarter in which it made 6 of 8 from beyond the arc and 16 of 23 overall.