4/17 NBA Dallas Mavericks @ Golden State Warriors

[Longhorn85]

- The Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at The Oracle.

Oddsmakers currently have the Warriors listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Mavericks defeated San Antonio 91-86 as a 3-point underdog last time out. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (187.5).

Dirk Nowitzki and Devin Harris each netted 21 points for Dallas, while Josh Howard added 15 points.

The Warriors defeated Minnesota 121-108 as a 15.5-point favorite last time out. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (224).

Jason Richardson scored 32 points to go along with 12 rebounds and seven assists for the Warriors, while Al Harrington added 18 points.

 

[Longhorn85]

Warriors 111, Mavs 82 (F)

The Warriors' Mickael Pietrus scored 22 points and Matt Barnes had 19 to inch closer to a playoff berth, while Dallas rested Dirk Nowitzki, Josh Howard, Jerry Stackhouse and Erick Dampier out of a meaningless game.

 

[sawastea]

I'm surprised people actually jumped on the Mavs considering their starting 5 were riding the pine.

 

[Longhorn85]

Couldn't have known for sure before tip off. Some coaches like to keep the starters playing right up to the playoffs. Others let them rest.

 

[the_clockwork]

didn't figure he'd bench them that much... gotta keep em loose