The Mavericks outlasted the Pistons last night in Detroit. Dirk Nowitzki led the way for the Mavericks last night with 25 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocked shots. Rookie Rodrigue Beaubois also had a solid game as he was 6 for 6 shooting from the floor. He finished up with 14 points, 4 assists and 2 steals in only 19 minutes on the court. Drew Gooden got the start at center for a ill Erick Dampier and he was solid scoring 11 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and he also dished out an assist. The Mavericks are now 7-3 on the season.