The Dallas Mavericks, currently 12th in the Western Conference with a 21-40 record, are looking for a much-needed boost as they face the Orlando Magic, who sit 7th in the East at 32-28. Cooper Flagg may return after an eight-game absence, but the Mavs are on a four-game losing streak and aim to improve their draft positioning. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans, closely trailing Dallas at 19-44, play the struggling Sacramento Kings, and a loss for Dallas combined with a win for New Orleans could tighten the standings ahead of the Draft Lottery. Tonight’s games hold significant implications for both playoff and draft strategies.
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