PREVIEW: The San Antonio Spurs have found their rhythm at precisely the right moment, posting an impressive 29 wins and just three losses over their last 32 games , while the Dallas Mavericks have stumbled since early March, winning just four of their last 21 contests. San Antonio enters Friday with a 61-19 record and sits as the Western Conference's second seed , having established themselves as one of the league's most complete teams on both ends of the floor. The Spurs excel at defending the three-point line, allowing low-quality attempts from distance while ranking fifth in that category , and they've complemented that strength with elite rim protection that ranks first in the conference. Head-to-head, San Antonio has dominated this season series by an average of 19.3 points per contest, and the gap between these rosters extends beyond the court—Dallas is missing multiple role players with a concerning 10-29 road record. Dallas carries a 25-55 record into this matchup and sits tied for 12th place in the Western Conference , firmly entrenched in a rebuilding phase centered around rookie sensation Cooper Flagg. The Mavericks struggle defensively against three-point shooting, ranking 27th in that regard while also allowing high-quality attempts from beyond the arc , and their offensive limitations have become increasingly apparent as the season winds down. With key contributors like Kyrie Irving, Daniel Gafford, and P.J. Washington sidelined, Dallas's offense has been reduced to just 113.6 points per game, creating a significant mismatch against San Antonio's top-tier attack. The Spurs boast a dominant 31-7 home record at Frost Bank Center , setting the stage for what figures to be another decisive matchup in this lopsided series.