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Mavs Get Revenge on Nellie, Warriors

Also, cellar dwellars Miami and MInnesota lose yet again

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 3, 2008 3:14 AM CST
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(Newser) – Golden State returned to the site of its historic upset from the 2007 playoffs, but the results were different this time as Dallas pounded them 121-99.  Normally reserved Dirk Nowitzki netted 28 points and showed great emotion during the Mavericks' 19-4 fourth-quarter run. Warriors playoff star Baron Davis struggled - shooting just two of 14 and scoring 10 points. Elsewhere:

  • Milwaukee found a solution for a nine-game road losing streak - go play in Miami. It worked with a 103-98 win over the shorthanded Heat. Mo Williams had 25 points, nine assists for the Bucks.
  • Portland also got a rare road win, defeating Minnesota, which is now a league-worst 4-27. Brandon Roy scored 24 points for the Blazers.

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) tries to get a shot past Golden State Warriors forward Mickael Pietrus (2) and center Al Harrington, left, during the first half, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) tries to get a shot past Golden State Warriors forward Mickael Pietrus (2) and center Al Harrington, left, during the first half, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in...   (Associated Press)
Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson, left, reacts to a call by referee Tom Washington during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson, left, reacts to a call by referee Tom Washington during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks guard Devin Harris, right, drives under the basket past Golden State Warriors center Al Harrington during the first half Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Dallas. The Mavericks won the game easily, 121-99. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Dallas Mavericks guard Devin Harris, right, drives under the basket past Golden State Warriors center Al Harrington during the first half Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Dallas. The Mavericks won the game...   (Associated Press)
Miami Heat guard Daequan Cook (14) fights for control of the ball with Milwaukee Bucks guard Mo Williams (25) in the fourth quarter in Miami Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008. Williams led the Bucks with 25 points as they won 103-98. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Heat guard Daequan Cook (14) fights for control of the ball with Milwaukee Bucks guard Mo Williams (25) in the fourth quarter in Miami Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008. Williams led the Bucks with 25 points...   (Associated Press)
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade grimaces after hurting his small right finger in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in Miami Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008. The Bucks won 103-98. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade grimaces after hurting his small right finger in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in Miami Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008. The Bucks won 103-98. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)   (Associated Press)
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut, right, is fouled by Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem, left, in the fourth quarter during an NBA basketball game in Miami Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008. The Bucks won 103-98. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut, right, is fouled by Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem, left, in the fourth quarter during an NBA basketball game in Miami Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008. The Bucks won 103-98....   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson, left, watches as Portland Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge, right, completes a dunk during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson, left, watches as Portland Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge, right, completes a dunk during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Timberwolves' Michael Doleac, left, fouls Portland Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge, right, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Timberwolves' Michael Doleac, left, fouls Portland Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge, right, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim...   (Associated Press)
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