Dallas, TX (Sports Network) – Dirk Nowitzki scored 22 points and pulled down six rebounds, as the Dallas Mavericks continued their recent dominance over the Miami Heat with a 106-95 victory from American Airlines Center.
Caron Butler added 23 points for the Mavericks, who have won 13 in a row and 19 of the past 21 matchups with Miami. Tyson Chandler chipped in with 14 points and 17 rebounds, while Shawn Marion also donated 14 points for the victors.
LeBron James finished with 23 points and eight rebounds for the Heat, who have lost four of five. Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh each tallied 22 points in defeat.