This is a 10* SIDE SPECIAL on the Mavericks.

The Mavericks beating the Suns in Game 7 the way they did proves that they have what it takes to hang with any team in the league.

The Suns were favored to win the Championship before the Playoffs started. Golden State has looked good, but not unbeatable in the playoffs.

Luka Doncic has looked unstoppable for the Mavericks, while Stephen Curry hasn't exploded with any epic performances yet.

Dallas plays tough defense, and I think this Golden State team is in for a shock today.

These teams played four times in the regular season, and Dallas went 3-1.

Dallas will be without Tim Hardaway Jr. as the only person on the injury report, while Golden State is still expected to be without Andre Iguodala, James Wiseman, and Gary Payton II (Otto Porter Jr. is day-to-day)

I think the Mavericks throw their best shot at the Warriors today and while that is definitely good enough to win this game outright, the official call will be to grab the points.

The play is DALLAS.

Good luck, NP