It could get ugly tonight

Let's see: the last time the Mavericks played San Antonio, the Spurs played without two of their mainstays, Manu Ginobli and Tim Duncan. The result? Mavs lost. The last time the Mavericks played Oklahoma City, the Thunder were without their two leading scorers, Kevin Durant and Jeff Green. The result? Mavs lost. Last week, when the Mavericks played Golden State, the Warriors were without Corey Magette and, for most of the game, Andris Biedrins. The result? Do I really have to remind you?

Tonight the Mavericks play Detroit and the Pistons are without Allen Iverson and Rasheed Wallace. I'm feeling very uncomfortable with this, even if the Mavs will be wearing their St. Patrick's Day green uniforms.