The Mavericks are 1-3 during the recent absence of Jason Kidd. Dallas hopes to have him back in the lineup on Tuesday against Sacramento.

“We need his veteran leadership, his ability to make passes and not turn the ball over," Dirk Nowitzki said. “We definitely need it, so hopefully we'll see him at some point next week and keep the troops together and stay healthy and make a push here towards the playoffs.''