DALLAS -- The Warriors own a 10-game win streak over Dallas, and for the sake of their own peace of mind, they’d like nothing more than to extend it to 11 when the teams meet Saturday night at American Airlines Center.
Coverage on NBC Sports Bay Area begins at 4:30 p.m. PT with Warriors Pregame Live, with tipoff scheduled for 5:35 p.m. PT.
After a strong start, the Warriors (12-4) have cooled lately, losing three of their last five in a skid almost completely linked to the injury absence of Stephen Curry.
With our All Access Daily newsletter, stay in the game with the latest updates on your beloved Bay Area and California sports teams!
SIGN UP HERE After playing against the Rockets, forward Draymond Green won't play against the Mavericks because of a sprained right toe. Forward Alfonzo McKinnie also will sit out because of foot soreness.
The Mavericks (6-8) have won their last three, most recently blasting the Jazz 118-68 on Wednesday night in Dallas.
PROJECTED LINEUPS
Warriors
F Kevin Durant
F Jonas Jerebko
C Damian Jones
G Klay Thompson
G Quinn Cook
Golden State Warriors
Find the latest Golden State Warriors news, highlights, analysis and more with NBC Sports Bay Area and California.
Mavericks
F Harrison Barnes
F Luka Doncic
C DeAndre Jordan
G Dorian Finney-Smith
G Dennis Smith Jr.
INJURY REPORT
Warriors
C DeMarcus Cousins (Achilles’ tendon surgery rehab), G Stephen Curry (groin strain), F Draymond Green (toe sprain) and F Alfonzo McKinnie (foot soreness) are listed as out.
Mavericks
G/F Luka Doncic (shoulder soreness) and F/C Dwight Powell (knee effusion) are listed as questionable. G Wesley Matthews (hamstring strain) and C/F Dirk Nowitzki (ankle surgery) are listed as out.
ROTATION OUTLOOK
Warriors
Forward Marcus Derrickson and guard Damion Lee were summoned from G-League Santa Cruz to supplement the injury-weakened roster. It’s reasonable to believe one or both could enter the game.
Andre Iguodala started at point guard Thursday at Houston for defensive reasons -- against James Harden and Chris Paul -- but he likely will return to his sixth man role.
Down three regulars, the Warriors will lean heavily on reserves Shaun Livingston, Jonas Jerebko and Kevon Looney. All three played at least 16 minutes against the Rockets.
Mavericks
If Doncic is active, he’s worth watching. The rookie wing has star potential.
Matthews will be replaced by Finney-Smith, who came off the bench Wednesday and shot 3 of 3 from deep against Utah. The Dallas reserves have outscored reserves of opposing teams 163-69 over the last three games.
Among the reserves who bear watching are point guard J.J. Barea, who typically plays well against the Warriors, as well as F/C Maxi Kleber and Stanford product F/C Dwight Powell.