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Skidding Mavs open homestand vs. Warriors

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02/03/2010 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Dallas Mavericks will try to put the brakes on a season-high three-game losing streak tonight, when they open a quick homestand versus the Golden State Warriors at American Airlines Center.

Dallas' current skid has dwindled its lead in the Southwest Division to just two games over the San Antonio Spurs. In a 104-92 setback against the Utah Jazz on Monday in Salt Lake City, Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points and eight rebounds for the Mavericks, who haven't lost four straight since last January.

"We battled like crazy the first three quarters, and then they hit us with a 20-6 run to start the fourth," Mavs coach Rick Carlisle said. "We didn't get the job done in the fourth obviously, and probably expended too much energy coming back from a seven-point halftime deficit. It's about putting 48 good minutes together and finishing. We didn't do it."

Jason Terry scored 19 points in defeat and has started the last seven games, averaging 17.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.7 steals and 36.6 minutes over that stretch. Nowitzki is the only player in the NBA to average 25.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks this season.

The Mavs will also host Minnesota and are 14-8 in Big D this season.

Golden State has dropped six in a row and hopes to close out a three-game road trip on a winning note. The losing trend continued with Tuesday's 119-97 setback at Houston, as Monta Ellis notched 34 points on 13-of-22 shooting from the field. The already shorthanded Warriors were without forward Corey Maggette due to a left hip pointer. Maggette is day-to-day.

"It was one of those games. I was shooting and it was going in. Unfortunately, we didn't get the win," Ellis said. "I really didn't know what to expect coming out, but as my wrists got loose, it felt pretty good."

Stephen Curry had 14 points in the loss for Golden State, which is 4-21 away from Oakland this season.

The Warriors beat Dallas earlier this season, 111-103, on November 24 in the Lone Star State and have won 10 of the past 18 matchups between the clubs. The Mavs, however, are 16-5 in the past 21 encounters in this series.

<< Celtics return home to face Heat
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Celtics are back home for three games starting with Wednesday's contest versus the Miami Heat at TD Garden. The Atlantic Division-leading Celtics have lost four of their last six games in Beantown and will also

<< Tuning Up: Jazz aim to extend streaks vs. Blazers
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The surging Utah Jazz will try and extend a season-best six-game winning streak tonight when they welcome Northwest Division rival Portland to EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz, who lead Portland by 1 1/2 games for

<< Knicks, Wizards clash at MSG
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Knicks are riding a three-game losing streak and will kick off a quick two-game homestand Wednesday night versus the Washington Wizards at historic Madison Square Garden. New York just dropped a 112-91 decisio

<< Clippers pay a visit to Hawks
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Coming off a brief but disappointing road trip, the Atlanta Hawks head back to the friendly confines of Philips Arena for tonight's clash with the Los Angeles Clippers. Atlanta dropped both tests of a two-game trek that be

<< Ducks put home winning streak on the line in battle with Red Wings
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Anaheim Ducks will try to post their ninth consecutive win on home ice tonight when they return to the Honda Center to battle the visiting Detroit Red Wings. The Ducks return to California following a season-long six-g

Vanderbilt and Mississippi State square off in SEC action >>
Nashville, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 18th-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores will certainly have their hands full this evening as the Mississippi State Bulldogs come to Nashville for an SEC battle. Mississippi State is 16-5 overall, including 4-2

Hoyas host Bulls in Big East tussle >>
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Panthers set to pounce on Shockers in MVC action >>
Cedar Falls, IA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Newly ranked Northern Iowa will try to remain on top of the Missouri Valley Conference, when the 24th-ranked Panthers host the Wichita State Shockers at the McLeod Center. The Shockers pushed their conferen

Buckeyes and Nittany Lions meet in Big Ten battle >>
Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Still in search of their first Big Ten win of the season, the struggling Penn State Nittany Lions make the trip to Columbus this evening, for a conference showdown against the 13th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes.

Top-25 foes meet in Morgantown >>
Morgantown, WV (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A pair of Big East rivals collide in Morgantown this evening, as the sixth-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers play host to the 22nd-ranked Pittsburgh Panthers. The Mountaineers are on a bit of a role right no

Chiefs' Treen Green out for Sunday's game

How long Trent Green will remain sidelined is unknown. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday he will miss a second straight start Sunday when the Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers.

A two-time Pro Bowler, Green was going into a feet-first hook slide when he was knocked unconscious by a thunderous, head-snapping hit from Cincinnati's Robert Geathers.

Oddsmakers at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com currently have the Chiefs listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers.

The 49ers got beat by Philadelphia 38-24 as a 6.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).

Alex Smith completed 27-of-46 passes for 293 yards with a touchdown. Michael Robinson rushed for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns on five carries.

The Chiefs lost 9-6 to Denver last week as an 11-point underdog. The combined score was well UNDER the posted over/under total (38).

Larry Johnson rushed for 126 yards on 27 carries. Damon Huard completed 17-of-23 passes for 133 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.

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