ORLANDO, Fla. –– Welcoming a shorthanded Dallas Mavericks team to the Kia Center Thursday night, the Orlando Magic were riding their first three-game winning streak since early December. However, the shorthanded Mavericks, who were 3-7 in their last 10 games, kept the Magic from finding a fourth straight victory.

Chicago aims to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory over Dallas. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season.

The Dallas Mavericks beat the Orlando Magic 101-92 Thursday night in Orlando. An undersized Dallas team played really well against Orlando’s monstrous front line, and the Mavericks offense, even in this diminished state,

With the Mavs back in action on Thursday against the Orlando Magic, Davis was originally listed as questionable to play. However, Dallas upgraded his status for the game, and it has now been confirmed that the 6-foot-10 big man will take the floor in Orlando in what will be just his third game for the Mavericks since his mid-season blockbuster trade.

With Anthony Davis returning to the court for the Dallas Mavericks, there could be a greater purpose than simply chasing a play-in spot.