GDT: Knicks @ Mavs 3/30/16 - 7:30 Central

[Javale McGeeber]

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A lineup change delivered the spark the Dallas Mavericks have desperately needed. A matchup with the struggling New York Knicks could help them sustain it.

"I felt, right now, we've got to make the point that anything other than your best effort and your best energy is unacceptable," Carlisle said. "We still need everybody, each game is critical."

Perhaps more encouraging was the Mavericks' work on the defensive end. After allowing the Kings to shoot 62.2 percent in Sunday's rout, Dallas forced 21 turnovers that led to 29 points while committing just four giveaways.

"We played some amazing basketball defensively," guard Raymond Felton said. "The way we took care of the ball and the way we defended, we gave ourselves a good chance to fight for this (playoff) spot."

Yadayada

What they're all thinking is, "imagine how big the spark will be with our shot-blocking monster at center!"



Gonna remind Rayray and the Knicks of that again!