So it can't get any worse?

Think again. Jerry Stackhouse has been scratched from the starting lineup because of a right groin strain. Jason Terry will start in his place.

The only good news for the Mavericks is that the Warriors played in Denver last night and did not get home until nearly 1 a.m. today. Golden State coach Don Nelson said he is concerned about fatigue, so perhaps we will see who has the advantage -- a tired team or an injured one.

-- Jan Hubbard