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Dallas Mavericks Set to Battle Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to face off against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena, fans can anticipate an exciting matchup. The upcoming game, scheduled for April 2nd, will showcase two teams with contrasting recent performances.


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The Mavericks are coming into this game with a mixed bag of results from their last three outings. Despite a high-scoring offense that has consistently put up points north of 100, their record stands at one win and two losses in these games. In their most recent match against the Miami Heat, they scored an impressive 122 points but ultimately fell short by seven points in a high-scoring affair where both teams shot efficiently from the field.


One notable trend for Dallas has been their ability to score effectively inside the paint and from beyond the arc. They have demonstrated a strong shooting performance with field goal percentages above 50 percent in two out of these three games and have maintained an effective field goal percentage averaging around 65 percent. Their three-point shooting has also been reliable, hitting over 40 percent in two of these contests.


However, defensive challenges have been apparent as they allowed opponents to score over 100 points in each game. The defensive rating has hovered around or above 125 points per hundred possessions – a concern that needs addressing if they wish to secure more wins.


The venue could play a significant role as well; playing away at State Farm Arena might present additional challenges for Dallas given the home-court advantage typically enjoyed by NBA teams.


Fans can catch this intriguing matchup on NBA TV or local broadcasters BSSE and BSSW on April 2nd at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. With tip-off set for late evening, it promises to be an engaging contest as Dallas looks to tighten up defensively while maintaining their offensive firepower against the Hawks on their home court.

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