Detroit will try to break its three-game skid when the Detroit Pistons play Dallas. Friday's matchup is the first of the season for the two teams.

While the NBA and its fans are focused on the upcoming trade deadline, the games keep coming — and the best keep separating themselves from the rest. 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7, Last Week No. 2).

Ahead of the start of the Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans game, let's take a look at Dallas Mavericks' injury report ...