Busy stretch ends tonight

The stretch of 19 games in 32 days thankfully ends tonight. (Hey, I have to work these games, too.) There have been a few rough spots along the way, but the Mavs have won four straight going into the Clippers game.

Another win means a 12-7 record for the breakneck stretch. The team will have four days off before facing Utah the day after Christmas.

“It is something to look forward to if you take advantage of it,” Avery Johnson said. “Mix in a little practice, some weights and some games. This is the first time in a long time we’ve had a chance to look at our team.”

Johnson has a schedule in place for the break. It’ll encompass practice, rest, turkey and macaroni-and-cheese. Yes, that’s what he said.