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Pelicans vs Mavericks

NEW ORLEANS -- The Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans are both long shots to grab the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

But whichever one prevails in their season-series finale Wednesday night in the Smoothie King Center will be in a slightly better position than the other.

The Mavericks enter the game in 10th place, a half-game ahead of the Pelicans, with nine games remaining. They will enter the game 4 1/2 games behind the winner of Tuesday's game between Denver and Portland, who enter their game tied for the eighth spot.