The Dallas Mavericks are in a tough spot in their bid to reach the postseason.
However, they have a nice situation coming over the next few days: a pair of games against the struggling and short-handed Charlotte Hornets. The teams face off Friday night in Dallas before meeting again on Sunday inCharlotte.
These are key games for the Mavericks, who have been teetering near the playoff line in the Western Conference.
Dallas (36-37) has lost two in a row and five of its past seven. The Mavericks' most recent game was a controversial 127-125 home loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.