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Next 4 Games A True Test For Mavs

By Cole Mentzel

Dec 18, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) celebrates with forward Chandler Parsons (25) after scoring during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) celebrates with forward Chandler Parsons (25) after scoring during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots the ball as San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (right) defends during the second half at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 101-100. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots the ball as San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (right) defends during the second half at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 101-100. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

Game 4 – San Antonio Spurs (Jan. 17)

The Mavs and Spurs played a game based on defense in their first meeting this season. Though the Spurs are arguably the best team in the NBA, the Mavs kept it close in an 88-83 loss, and they had a couple of chances to take the lead late.

Legends Dirk Nowitzki and Tim Duncan will meet up yet again in what will be the hardest game for the Mavs during their four-game stretch.

The real battle of this game will be between Chandler Parsons and Kawhi Leonard, who has emerged as an even better all-around player this season. If Parsons is not able to defend him, he is going to have to make sure he keeps up in the scoring category or else things could get ugly.

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If the Mavs are able to play another low-scoring game with the Spurs, they will have a chance but if things turn into a shootout, the odds will definitely turn in the Spurs’ favor.

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