The Mavericks got outrebounded 39-24 last night and they didn’t play any defense as the Cavs shot 57.7% from the floor and that did them in last night. Dirk Nowitzki led the way for the Mavericks last night with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists. Jason Terry pitched in with 25 points and 3 assists off the bench. Shawn Marion also had a decent game with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. The Mavericks are now 12-5 on the season.

31-year old Dirk Nowitzki is really playing at a high level this season for the Mavericks. He has played in 16 games (all starts) so far this season and he is averaging 38.0 minutes, 27.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.6 blocked shots per game. Nowitzki, in my own opinion, reminds me a lot of Larry Bird. Bird was a better all-around player as he was a better passer, rebounder and defender but the numbers of Nowitzki are not far off from his. Bird played in 897 games (870 starts) in his NBA career and he averaged 38.4 minutes, 24.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.8 blocked shots per game. Nowitzki has played in 855 games (831 starts) in his NBA career so far and he has averaged 36.6 minutes, 22.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.0 blocked shot per game. Even though he falls a little short in the comparison with Bird it’s still a solid area for Nowitzki to be in and the Mavericks are lucky to have him around to lead the team

The Mavericks dominated the boards 54-33 last night and they dominated the Pacers on the scoreboard. Dirk Nowitzki led the way for the Mavericks last night with 31 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocked shots in only 30 minutes on the floor. Jason Terry pitched in with 17 points, 3 assists and 2 steals in 29 minutes off the bench. Shawn Marion scored 13 points and he grabbed 8 rebounds in only 30 minutes. The Mavericks are now 12-4 on the season.

The Mavericks shot a absolute stunning 65.5% from the floor last night which explains the ease of the win on the road. Jason Terry led the way for the Mavericks last night with 27 points, 2 rebounds and 10 assists in 32 minutes off the bench. Dirk Nowitzki had his usual game of 25 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 assists last night. Tim Thomas was outstanding off the bench for the Mavs last night with 23 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals in only 25 minutes. The Mavericks are now 11-4 on the year.

The Warriors only played six players last night but they still outscored the Mavericks 33-21 in the 4th quarter to seal the Mavs fate. Dirk Nowitzki led the way for the Mavericks last night with 28 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Jason Terry was solid off the bench with 21 points, 3 assists and 4 steals. Drew Gooden was solid at center once again last night with 14 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocked shots. The Mavericks are now 10-4 on the year.