The Warriors are without Andris Biedrins (strained groin), Raja Bell (left wrist), Kelenna Azubuike (left knee tendon), C.J. Watson (flu) and Ronny Turiaf (sprained left knee).

The Mavericks are still minus three starters: forwards Shawn Marion (left ankle sprain) and Josh Howard (left ankle surgery) and center Erick Dampier (illness). Quinton Ross started for Dallas but sat out the second half with a tight lower back.

"We're down three starters, but everybody has to deal with injuries," Nowitzki said. "They kept pushing and we didn't have enough left down the stretch."

Notes

Smart drew a technical late in the third quarter for protesting a non-call. ... There's no timetable for Nelson's return. Smart is in daily communication with Nelson on running the team. ... Morrow had a career-high six 3-pointers. ... Marion was tentatively scheduled to play, but the ankle still bothered him in pregame warmups and he was unable to go for the third straight game. ... Watson is expected to rejoin the Warriors Wednesday night in San Antonio.