Sefko has an article on the Mavs really wanting to get out of 8th.
"I feel it's important to do everything possible to move up," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. "That's been my tact the whole time since the conversation about seedings has come up. There's still a lot to be decided. We're going to have to win our share of games to make sure we get in."
And Dirk, for the hundredth time this season, seems to be hoping that everyone on the team feels the same way.
"It's a great setup against a great team and, hopefully, everybody will be ready to play."
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The Devean George is done for the year.
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Brandon Bass, who is a free agent after this season, has a hired a new agent.
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Mike Fisher's 'morning donuts'.
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The Lakers have lost four home games this season. By 11 to Detroit, by 11 to the Hornets, by 6 to Orlando, and by 7 to Charlotte.