Dallas has been slumping of late and enter this game sitting just two games over .500 while sitting closer to being outside the playoff picture than the top of the conference. They really miss Jaylen Brunson from last year.
The Mavericks have struggled with injuries as being minus guys like Kleber and Hardaway Jr. has put more pressure on Doncic to try and provide all of their offense. Miami is getting healthy with the return of Lowry after he missed four games and they have won four of their previous five games and Butler and Herro back as well.