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The San Antonio Spurs have undergone a bit of a rebuild in recent years, but they still have a solid core of players led by their veteran superstar, DeMar DeRozan. The 6’6″ shooting guard has been a reliable scorer for the Spurs this season, averaging 21.1 points per game to go along with 7.2 assists and 4.4 rebounds. The Spurs also have talented young players such as Keldon Johnson and Dejounte Murray, who have both shown flashes of brilliance this season.
10 APRIL 2023
TIME: 03:30 PM ET
The Dallas Mavericks, on the other hand, have one of the league’s most talented young players in Luka Doncic. The 22-year-old Slovenian has established himself as one of the league’s best players, averaging 28.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game this season. Alongside Doncic, the Mavericks have several talented players such as Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Jalen Brunson.
The San Antonio Spurs are currently in the midst of a six-game losing streak and are struggling to find their form. Despite their recent struggles, the Spurs have shown that they are a team capable of competing with the league’s best on their day. Their recent performances have been hampered by the absence of key players such as DeMar DeRozan and Rudy Gay, but the team will be hoping to turn things around in their upcoming matchup against the Mavericks.
The Dallas Mavericks, on the other hand, are in better form, having won four of their last five games. Luka Doncic has been the standout performer for the Mavericks, averaging 32.6 points per game in his last five outings. The Mavericks will be hoping to continue their winning ways and maintain their position in the Western Conference standings. For the San Antonio Spurs to come out on top in this matchup, they will need to find a way to slow down Luka Doncic. The Slovenian has been on a tear recently and has the ability to take over games single-handedly.
The Spurs will also need their other players to step up and contribute offensively, as they have struggled to score points in recent games. On the other hand, the Dallas Mavericks will be relying on Luka Doncic to continue his impressive scoring output. The Mavericks will also need to rely on their depth and bench players to provide valuable contributions, particularly in the absence of key players such as JJ Redick and Willie Cauley-Stein.
