Warriors can eliminate Mavericks with win as play-in race tightens

The Golden State Warriors can boost their playoff chances and officially eliminate the Dallas Mavericks from postseason contention when the teams face off Monday night in Texas.

The Warriors (33-38) have lost eight of nine but have maintained a sizable lead over the competition for the 10th and final play-in spot in the Western Conference.

Golden State begins play Monday 8.5 games ahead of the New Orleans Pelicans (25-47) and Memphis Grizzlies (24-46) with just 11 to play.

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