Kyrie is back for the Mavs and while they are still dealing with some injuries their play has stabilized. They've covered 3 of the last 4 and its worth noting they do have a 41-point win over the Pels already this season (and a 3-point loss). NO looks like it is bottoming out again, even as its starters are thriving. Fail to cover 4 in row and often playing just a 4-man bench. Bench outscored 87-29 last 2 games (losses to lowly CHA and TOR), and that could be a big problem here. Mavs seem to be adjusting to life without Luka. Dallas using a deep rotation lately that should help them here.