The Dallas Mavericks will look to continue their climb up the Western Conference standings and take advantage of a rare break from the rigors of the COVID-influenced NBA schedule when they host the reeling San Antonio Spurs on Sunday evening.

The Mavericks have won six of their past seven games to move into the seventh spot in the West. Dallas' most recent game was a 116-101 home win over short-handed Milwaukee on Thursday that came a night after the Mavs lost at Houston.

"It was a very competitive game, a combative game -- a lot of emotional things going on out there," Dallas coach Rick Carlisle said. "But the No. 1 overall positive in the game was how we held our poise. We're proud as a team. Great bounce back after the disappointment of (Wednesday) night."