This NBA matchup sees the Dallas Mavericks, currently 12th in the Western Conference with a 12-22 record and on a three-game losing streak, taking on the Philadelphia 76ers, who sit 6th in the Eastern Conference with a 17-14 record, fresh off an overtime victory against the Grizzlies that snapped their losing streak. Historically, the 76ers have held the upper hand, winning three of their last five encounters, including a 121-114 victory over the Mavericks on December 21st of this season. Both teams are grappling with injuries. The Mavericks are without key players like Irving and Lively, relying on rookies Flagg (averaging 19.4 points) and Christie to provide scoring, but they have shown a tendency to start slowly and have defensive issues. The 76ers are likely to have Embiid available (averaging 22.6 points), and Maxey has been in excellent form recently, averaging 30.8 points, although the absence of key players such as Oubre affects their rotation depth. Recommendation: Philadelphia 76ers