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- The Canadian Press
Dallas plays Denver on 3-game win streak
Dallas Mavericks (8-7, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (8-5, fifth in the Western Conference)
NBA Southwest Standings
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 5 | .688 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | .563 | 2.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | .533 | 2.5 | |
| 7 | 8 | .467 | 3.5 | |
| 4 | 12 | .250 | 7.0 |
