The Dallas Mavericks extended their winning streak to 13 games on Wednesday, but not before the Nets gave them a scare. Behind Devin Harris and Brook Lopez, the Nets jumped out to an 11-1 lead and led by as many as 18 in the second quarter. The Mavs closed to within eight by halftime, took the lead midway through the third, and were up eight heading into the fourth. But the Nets didn't fold. They closed to within a bucket in the final minutes, but couldn't convert on their two opportunities to tie it or take the lead, and Dallas came away with a nine-point win.
Both teams had six players in double-figures, but the difference in the game was at the foul line, were the Mavs outscored the Nets 24-13. Devin Harris led the Nets with 21 points and seven assists, but turned the ball over six times. Terrence Williams continued his strong play, finishing with 18 points, 13 rebounds and three assists. But Brook Lopez shot just 5-16 from the field and Courtney Lee also struggled after a hot start. The Nets held Dirk Nowitzki to just 12 points on 3-16 shooting, but Jason Kidd was the key against his old team, finishing with 20 points (hitting five threes), nine assists and four steals.
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Game Highlights (Video) - NBA.com
- Mavericks beat Nets for 13th straight victory - AP
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Mavs take control after slow start, win 13th straight game - Dave Ivey - NBA.com
- Mavericks hold off Nets, extend win streak to 13 - Eddie Sefko - Dallas Morning News
- Beaubois' energy helps Mavericks win 13th straight - Jean-Jacques Taylor -- Dallas Morning News
- Following the Nets: Taking Ownership - Rob Peterson - FanHouse
- Nets Can't Trap Mavs, 96-87 - zdgmans - Mavs Moneyball
- Nets start fast, finish slow against Dallas in 96-87 loss - Al Iannazzone - The Record
- Cuban Likes Kidd - Al Iannazzone - In the 'Zzone
- Back-breaking loss before Brooklyn groundbreaking - Al Iannazzone - The Nets Insider
- Kiki Vandeweghe Interview (Video) - YES Network
- Brook Lopez Interview (Video) - YES Network
- Devin Harris Interview (Video) - YES Network
- New Jersey Jets can't hold off Jason Kidd, Dallas Mavericks to fall to 7-57 - Julian Garcia - New York Daily News
- Mavericks' Cuban comes clean about his tough decision - Jennifer Floyd Engel - McClatchy Newspapers
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Cuban considered blowing up Mavs - Tim MacMahon - ESPN Dallas