Spurs at Mavericks
7 tonight, American Airlines Center, DallasTV: ESPN, FSSW Radio: ESPN 103.3 FMRecords: Spurs 34-11, Mavericks 18-24About the Spurs: The Spurs lead the NBA with 34 wins. ... They will be without forward Tim Duncan (left knee) and coach Gregg Popovich (illness) for a second game in a row. ... The Spurs lead the league in assists (25.2 per game), are second in field-goal shooting (48.6 pct.) and point differential (+8.1), third in scoring (104.1 points per game), sixth in 3-point field goals (38.1 pct.), and are tied for seventh in fewest points allowed (96 points per game). Without Duncan, Tony Parker (19.8 points, 7.4 assists) and Manu Ginobili (12.8 points, 4.6 assists) are the Spurs' top threats.About the Mavericks: The Mavericks have won five of six with the only loss 117-114 in overtime to Oklahoma City on Jan. 18. ... Dallas is 10th in the league in scoring (100.2 points), but 27th in points allowed (102.9). ...The Mavs have lost twice to the Spurs this season, both last month: 129-91 at San Antonio and 111-86 in Dallas. -- Dwain PriceHave more to add? News tip? Tell us
