Looking at the next five games the Mavs should win them all. They are as follows
Memphis
Miami
@ Denver
Phoenix
Toronto
If the Mavs can take care of business and go 5-0 on this stretch, they can really put the heat on the TWolves who are entering on of the toughest stretches of their schedule. Their next 5:
Lakers
Spurs
@ Utah
@ Seattle
@ Portland
If the Twolves have a tough go of it during their next several games then the Mavs could be looking at 3.5 to 5.5 game lead heading into the homestretch.
Miami is playing extremely well right now (7-3 in last 10 games). They have moved within 3 1/2 of the final playoff berth in the East. That will be a tough game.