The Dallas Mavericks enter Saturday's game against the San Antonio Spurs having lost four straight games. They're in desperate need of a win but need to get healthy to do so. Kyrie Irving missed their last game against the Utah Jazz with a shoulder strain and there was som external concern about his future availability.

On Thursday night, it looked as though the stars had aligned for the Dallas Mavericks in their bid to put an end to their three-game losing streak. Even with Kyrie Irving having to miss out due to a shoulder injury,