The Dallas Mavericks picked up an exciting win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, as Anthony Davis hit a game-winner in the final seconds to push Dallas over the top, 120-118. The win extended Dallas' advantage for the 9th seed in the west to a game and a half over the Sacramento Kings,

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. The Mavericks will play in their 77th game for the season, while the Hawks will play in their 76th game. Both of these teams are in the play-in position and will seek the best seeding possible as the season ends.

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Anthony Davis exits the game after getting elbowed in the eye by his own teammate at the end of the first quarter.

Lively (ankle) will start at center in Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports. Lively will make his long-awaited return to the floor after having been sidelined since Jan.

Cleared to return

Anthony Davis’ driving floater with 3.4 seconds left capped his 34-point night, his highest scoring game with Dallas, in the Mavericks' 120-118 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. Davis also had 15 rebounds and five blocks despite missing most of the second period with an eye injury as Dallas overcame an 11-point third-quarter deficit.

Dominates in win Wednesday

Limited in return