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NBA scores: Mavericks start season strong, beat Bobcats over weekend

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Russ Isabella-US PRESSWIRE

Dallas got their second win of the young NBA season over the weekend, taking down the Charlotte Bobcats.

Despite lacking their superstar name in Dirk Nowitzki, the Dallas Mavericks have gotten off to a strong start in the 2012 NBA season. Through their first three games, the Mavs are 2-1, including a win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

In their only weekend game, the Mavericks were able to down the Charlotte Bobcats, 126-99. That win put them in a tie for second place in the Southwest Division. The tie is currently between three 2-1 teams, the New Orleans Hornets and Houston Rockets joining the Mavs in that position.

The San Antonio Spurs currently lead the Southwest Division with a 3-0 record. San Antonio took down the Utah Jazz 110-100 in their only game of the weekend to keep themselves undefeated in the young NBA season.

Last place in the Southwest belongs to the Memphis Grizzlies, who have played a game fewer than everyone else in the division and currently sit at 1-1.

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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