The Mavericks have been here before.

For the second time in less than two weeks, they face a Game 7.

For the second time in less than two weeks, the Game 7 is being played at noisy American Airlines Center, where the team is 38-10 this season, including the playoffs.

This time, the opponent is the Sacramento Kings, who beat the Mavs 115-109 Thursday night in Game 6. The San Antonio Spurs await the winner of tonight's game.