Dallas Mavericks aim to snap five-game home losing streak

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Detroit Pistons on Friday night as they try to end a five-game losing streak at home. The Mavericks have a record of 33 wins and 37 losses, placing them 11th in the Western Conference. In contrast, the Pistons are 39-31 and sit sixth in the Eastern Conference. Dallas has struggled recently, particularly at home, where they have a record of 19-16. The team has a difficult record of 3-8 in close games decided by one possession. The Pistons, however, have performed well on the road with 21 wins and 15 losses. They are also strong shooters, making 36% of their three-point attempts. Key players for Dallas include Kyrie Irving, who averages 24.7 points and shoots 47.3% from the field. For Detroit, Cade Cunningham leads the team with 25.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game. Malik Beasley is also contributing with 13.8 points while shooting 42.6% in the last ten games. Looking at recent performances, the Mavericks have only won one out of their last ten games, averaging 115 points per game. Meanwhile, the Pistons have performed better, winning six of their last ten and averaging 119.1 points per game. Injury updates show that the Mavericks will be missing several key players, including Kyrie Irving for the rest of the season and Anthony Davis, among others. The Pistons will also be without Jaden Ivey due to a leg injury.