A strategic tweak has opened things up offensively for the Dallas Mavericks, who are looking to continue a late-season playoff push during this critical six-game homestand.
The defensively challenged Sacramento Kings are just trying to remain in the chase.
With Rajon Rondo hopeful to play in Dallas for the first time since a contentious split, the Mavericks seek their longest winning streak since late December on Thursday night when they try to extend the NBA's second-longest run at home versus an opponent.
Since averaging 91.8 points on 41.2 percent shooting during a five-game stretch from Jan.