Mavericks facing elimination
The Dallas Mavericks had high hopes coming into the playoffs but now face elimination heading into Game 5.
Dallas, the No. 2 seed, took Game 1 from the rival San Antonio Spurs and seemed too quick for the veteran team.
San Antonio was able to steal Game 2 in Dallas, and has been in control of the series ever since then.
The Mavericks need to find a way to bust out of the half-court game and push their up-temp style to have any chance to come back.
If the Mavericks can protect their home court in Game 5, all they would need is a Game 6 win in San Antonio to return the series to Dallas for the decisive final game.
