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GDT: Mavs vs Magic 03/01/16 7:30pm CT
Though it hasn't always gone smoothly, the Dallas Mavericks have been handling their business during a soft stretch of home games.
Maintaining focus shouldn't be an issue Tuesday night against an Orlando Magic team that dealt the Mavericks a stinging defeat earlier this month. A 1-5 stretch concluding with a 110-104 overtime loss in Orlando on Feb. 19, increased the urgency for Dallas (32-28), and it's so far responded during a critical season-high six-game homestand. The Mavericks have won three of four to begin the residency and remain tied with surging Portland for sixth in the Western Conference. Dallas appeared to play with a purpose in Sunday's 128-101 rout of Minnesota, a game it led 39-24 after one quarter. The Mavericks fell behind by 23 in the first half against Denver two nights earlier before rallying for a 122-116 overtime win. Slow starts were a recurring theme throughout February, with Dallas trailing after one quarter in eight of its previous 10 outings. "(Sunday) the starters were a lot better," forward Dirk Nowitzki said. "But once is not going to cure it all. We've got to keep it going and give our bench a little lead." The Mavericks overcame an early 21-point deficit to force overtime in its previous meeting with the Magic, using a franchise-record 19 3-pointers to come back. They've been the NBA's most prolific team from the perimeter since Feb. 6, averaging league highs of 13.0 made 3s and 33.6 attempted over their last seven. Chandler Parsons is 22 of 44 from beyond the arc while averaging 21.6 points over that span. He finished 6 of 7 from 3 and 9 of 11 overall in a 24-point effort against Orlando last month. Veteran forward David Lee has provided a needed presence in the post since signing last week, compiling 31 points and 27 rebounds in three games. "We're in a really good offensive groove," said Parsons. "When we move the ball and space the floor, like we did (Sunday), we're tough to guard." Orlando (26-32) has had trouble guarding teams lately, having allowed 113.0 points and a 50.9 field goal percentage in six games since the All-Star break. Scoring has been far less an issue, with the Magic averaging 115.8 points on 48.0 percent shooting in splitting their last four. They're coming off a stellar offensive performance Sunday, shooting a season-high 57.0 percent and finishing 10 of 16 from 3-point range in a 130-116 victory over lowly Philadelphia. The Magic had 77 first-half points -- their most since Nov. 3, 2010 -- en route to their highest output in a non-overtime game this season. Nikola Vucevic and Victor Oladipo each had 28 and Aaron Gordon added a career-high 22. Vucevic is averaging 23.3 over his last eight and compiled 21 with 13 rebounds in last month's win over Dallas, helping Orlando record a 63-45 advantage on the glass. Orlando scored at will Sunday despite Evan Fournier sitting out with a sore right wrist, though it wasn't pleased with its defensive effort after allowing Philadelphia to cut a 29-point deficit down to eight with 3:46 remaining. "Moving forward, we know that we're not going to get many wins playing defense like that," guard Elfrid Payton said. "It's good that our offense played like that, but we've got to clean up those (defensive) things." Orlando, which snapped a seven-game series skid last month, has lost three straight in Dallas. http://espn.go.com/nba/preview?gameId=400828781
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03-01-2016, 02:32 PM
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The February 19 Magic at Orlando will make a disappearing act tonight.... The Amazing Dirko, Chandler Copperfield, Wes Blaine, Deron Angel, and Zaza Houdini will work their real magic and turn the Pseudo-Magicians from Orlando into flying pigeons....
Mavs - 115 Magicians - 100 
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03-01-2016, 07:47 PM
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Must win tonight. I'd say every game from here on out against non-playoffs teams are must-wins. Dallas has to prove they're a tier above Portland/Houston/Utah, which I believe they are. Don't let me down, go Mavs!!
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03-01-2016, 08:11 PM
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Revenge! Go to OT and out score them 20-0
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03-01-2016, 08:19 PM
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Protecting home should be the goal this week.
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03-01-2016, 08:37 PM
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No Evan Fournier for the Magic.
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03-01-2016, 08:53 PM
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Ow, My Nuts: 1st Quarter Edition
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03-01-2016, 09:02 PM
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DWill posting up on Payton for that and one is what needs to happen every time. I just wish this team understood the urgency of playing well right now.
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03-01-2016, 09:06 PM
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So does everyone believe me now what I said about Lee? That guy is a keeper.
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@espn_macmahon: Mavs 35, Magic 27 after a quarter. Dallas' two highest-scoring first quarters of the season have come in consecutive games. Chandler Parsons leads the Mavs with nine points on 3-of-4 shooting. Nikola Vucevic has 10 points and five rebounds for the Magic.
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03-01-2016, 09:18 PM
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BS foul on JJ on that rebound.
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03-01-2016, 09:51 PM
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I'll admit Wesley Matthews is getting better every game. Starting to shoot like Portland version Wes. 69-61 Mavs at the half. Dirk and West 13 points a piece
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03-01-2016, 10:00 PM
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Dang Wesley Matthews shot is pure again. I like it
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03-01-2016, 10:03 PM
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Parson with the 1 handed dunk right down the middle. Mavs lead 78-61 with 7:48 remaining in the 3rd quarter.
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03-01-2016, 10:04 PM
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Dat Chandy dunk doe.
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Cant believe how bad is the magic defense....Dirk free all night...
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03-01-2016, 10:18 PM
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Wow now Matthews with the step back. Dude is doing it all. Matthews have it all!!!
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03-01-2016, 10:22 PM
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96-81 End of 4th for the Mavs. Matthews leads the Mavs with 21 points
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03-01-2016, 10:26 PM
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I really hope this last week means Wes is trending back up.
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03-01-2016, 10:28 PM
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I'm channeling EL....
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Mavs rebounding still terrible. Magic getting easy 2nd chance points which leads to a 3. Rick needs to play Mejri!
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03-01-2016, 10:31 PM
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We need to score some more so I can see Simba.
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03-01-2016, 10:34 PM
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lol had no idea JJ has 17 of the bench. Still his defense will hurt us in the playoffs.
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Game is closer than it should be...
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Mejri with the dunk!!!
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Crowd always gets fired up when Mejri comes in. Too bad Rick only decided to bring him in with 3 minutes left in the 4th
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Charlie V is trash even in trash time.
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Lawl Charlie
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03-01-2016, 10:50 PM
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Simba open in corner CV3....
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03-01-2016, 10:51 PM
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Final: Mavs win 121-108 to improve to 33-28 Record overall
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@espn_macmahon: Mavs 121, Magic 108 (final). Dallas is 4-1 on the current homestand with its four highest-scoring games of the season in the wins.
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Kevin Martin is rumored to join here. I'd really consider a good offer. And cutting Evans or Charlie could be an interesting option now. Mavs could use the veteran experience.
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