The Golden (shower) State Warriors head into the AAC with some old and new faces to try and extend the Mavs' woes.
Because, as bad as the Warriors are, I don't trust a single game with these Mavericks. I would not be surprised if any of the following happened:
- Monta Ellis drops 40 points, the first time he's looked comfortable since he's been home.
- Stephen Jackson nails a game-winner from the free-throw line. On the opposite side of the court.
- Someone on the Mavericks getting fined.
Self-loathing aside, the Mavs should be able to win this one. They do have superior talent, and hopefully the three days off has recharged their defensive batteries.
But if the Warriors get comfortable in the run-and-gun, look out. The Mavericks have given up 100 points six times already in 2009, only winning two of those.
The Mavs don't have the consistent offense (at least, when they're shooting nothing but contested jumpers) to hold up in a shootout.
The prediction?
Mavs win 110-103, Dirk scores 35, Terry 25. Monta Ellis scores more than 30 and Jamal Crawford suddenly looks like the Chris Paul.
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