12/6/2008 Preview: HAWKS vs. Dallas Mavericks

Tonight, the Hawks travel to Big D to take on the Mavericks and old friend Jason Terry at the American Airlines Center. The Hawks, coming off last night's tough victory against the Knicks, will have their hands full with a Western Conference powerhouse that's rolling, winners of 8 of their last 10. Led by German superstar (and ambidextrous shooter) Dirk Nowitzki, the Mavericks will be a tough matchup for the Hawks.

NEWS

Josh Howard will be a game-time decision for the Mavs, who, after going 6-1 in his absence, may be reluctant to throw him right back into action.

PREDICTIONS

Top Scorers:
Dallas: Dirk Nowitzki - 31
Atlanta: Joe Johnson - 27

Rebounds:
Dallas: Dirk Nowitzki - 10
Atlanta: Al Horford - 9

Assists:
Dallas: Jason Kidd - 10
Atlanta: Mike Bibby - 7

Game:
Hawks give all they can after a back-to-back, but it isn't enough. Dallas wins, 104 - 92

Ehlo's Excellence (Prediction record):
2-0

Smildress' Just For Fun Spread Prediction:
(2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS)
Hawks lose but not by much, take the 7 points.

Solomon Jones Minutes:
2

Famous Mavericks:

THE Maverick:

Tom Cruise:

Mel Gibson: