--The Mavs were out-rebounded by Golden State Friday night, 59-50, especially surprising since the Warriors lost top rebounder Andris Biedrins to injury in the first quarter.
--Friday's loss at Golden State sapped some of the steam of the last two road wins at Phoenix and Portland to start the four-game trip. It dropped the Mavs to just 22-19 against the West and 16-18 on the road. QUOTE TO NOTE: "Really, all these games left are big. We can't afford to lose any of them." -- Dirk Nowitzki, on the Mavs wanting to move up in the standings with 16 games left, starting Sunday afternoon against the Lakers.
