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The Dallas Mavericks are locked in an intense battle to avoid the play-in tournament with two weeks left in the regular season. Only the top six teams in each conference advance directly to the playoffs this year. Teams seven through ten will battle it out over three games with the two winners advancing to the postseason. Fans can get the specifics here.
Entering play on May 3, Dallas is tied for fifth in the Western Conference with the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers.