The Family: Versus
30 March 2009
Heading into the final stretch it’s clear who the top teams are. But one of the toughest battles will be fought for that 8th and final position in the West. Sunday Dallas and Phoenix make their last drive for the post season.
Phoenix is a team in search of an identity. Formerly known the fastest team in the league, the Suns have slowed their pace this season as they’ve struggled to reshape their offense around their new big man. And even though the future hall-of-fame center has had some big nights, the team has yet to settle into a groove and return to dominance in the West. Led by their fleet-footed floor general Steve Nash, they have 40 wins and 34 losses and sit just 3 ½ games out of that final seat in the Western conference playoffs.
A short time ago the Dallas Mavericks seemed unstoppable. In 2006 they brought home the conference title and in ’07 they locked up the Division title. But as the Lakers have taken over the crown in the West, the Mavs have struggled this year to regain their footing. With the return of their legendary point guard came a hope that the team would quickly improve, but as they continue to work out the kinks they’ve landed a record of 43 wins and 30 losses. Dirk Nowitzki, the 2007 league MVP, has been the team’s rock for years and their playoff run rests squarely on his shoulders.
These two Western powerhouses go head-to-head Sunday afternoon at 3:30pm ET.
NBA Regular Season
Monday, March 30
Orlando vs. Miami @ 7:30pm ET
Wednesday, April 1
Detroit vs. Cleveland @ 7:00pm ET
Thursday, April 2
Utah vs. Denver @ 10:30pm ET
Friday, April 3
Denver vs. Dallas @ 8:30pm ET
Sunday, April 5
Phoenix vs. Dallas @ 3:30pm ET
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