Mavericks-Nuggets Preview (The Associated Press)

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Dallas' failed attempt at beating a sub-.500 team to complete its homestand has a real possibility to haunt it down the road as it tries to hang on to a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Dallas (33-29) is clinging to sixth place in the West one-half game head of Portland, but an extended slump could wind up pushing it out of playoff position altogether. Instead of taking advantage of a Sacramento team playing the second night of a back-to-back and entering 11 games under .500, the Mavericks fell 104-101 on Thursday to finish 4-2 on their homestand.

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