THE BUZZ: This is the first game for the Mavericks (29-26) and Magic (23-29) following the All-Star break. . . . Dallas wants to regain momentum after it lost four of its five games heading into the break. To have any hope of a playoff push, Orlando needs to win games like tonight's game. . . . Center Zaza Pachulia has given the Mavs a lift this season. Pachulia is averaging 10.0 points and 10.7 rebounds per game. Lake Howell High and UF alum Chandler Parsons is averaging 12.6 points per game for the Mavs. . . . Reserve Magic big man Jason Smith missed the final game before the All-Star break because of back spasms, but he participated in the Magic's post-break workouts and will be available to play tonight, Skiles said.