After a largely unsuccessful five-game road trip, the Dallas Mavericks return to the friendly confines of the American Airlines center for a battle with Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks. This will be the first time these two teams meet this season and, of course, the 2018 NBA draft means that any Dallas and Atlanta matchup will be sensationalized. The latest chapter in this “rivalry” finds the Hawks at 22-22 on the season; however, they enter this contest riding a three-game win streak. Having lost four out of their last five games, Dallas desperately needs to protect home court and emerge with a victory.
Mavericks vs. Hawks Preview: 3 things to watch as Atlanta comes to town
