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By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Jan 21, 2008 10:41 PM CST
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(Newser) – For the first time in eleven years, Washington swept their series with Dallas with a 102-84 win—the Mavericks' worst loss of the season. It was just one more in a litany of impressive wins for the Gilbert Arenas-free Wizards, who have also beaten the NBA-leading Celtics twice in their last six games. Also in pro hoops:

  • In a rematch of Friday's game against the Clippers, little changed; the Jazz again had seven players score in double digits and won, 109-93.
  • The SuperSonics remain winless in 2008 after losing a surprisingly close 96-89 game to the Rockets, who got 30 and 17 from Yao Ming.

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, is double teamed by Washington Wizards guard Nick Young (1) and forward Oleksiy Pecherov, of Russia, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, in Washington.(AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, is double teamed by Washington Wizards guard Nick Young (1) and forward Oleksiy Pecherov, of Russia, during the first half of an NBA basketball...   (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler (3) brings the ball downcourt after grabbing a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, in Washington. At left is Wizards forward Antawn Jamison. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler (3) brings the ball downcourt after grabbing a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, in...   (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison drives to the basket over the arm of Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard (5) as the Mavericks' Jason Terry (31) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, in Washington. The Wizards won 102-84. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison drives to the basket over the arm of Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard (5) as the Mavericks' Jason Terry (31) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball...   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming (11) of China drives by Seattle Supersonics forward Kurt Thomas, left, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 in Houston. Yao had a game high 30-points and the Rockets beat the SuperSonics 96-89. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming (11) of China drives by Seattle Supersonics forward Kurt Thomas, left, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 in Houston. Yao had a game...   (Associated Press)
Seattle SuperSonics forward Chris Wilcox (54) is fouled by Houston Rockets forward Tracy McGrady (1) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
Seattle SuperSonics forward Chris Wilcox (54) is fouled by Houston Rockets forward Tracy McGrady (1) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave...   (Associated Press)
Seattle SuperSonics forward Kurt Thomas (44) reaches for the ball as Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, left, of China moves to the basket during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
Seattle SuperSonics forward Kurt Thomas (44) reaches for the ball as Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, left, of China moves to the basket during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan....   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman shoots the ball while being fouled by Utah Jazz's Carlos Boozer during the second half in an NBA basketball game on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Jazz won 109-93. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman shoots the ball while being fouled by Utah Jazz's Carlos Boozer during the second half in an NBA basketball game on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Jazz won...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Clippers' Sam Cassell argues a call with the official while playing against the Utah Jazz during the first half in an NBA basketball game on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Los Angeles Clippers' Sam Cassell argues a call with the official while playing against the Utah Jazz during the first half in an NBA basketball game on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jeff...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Clippers' Cory Maggette dunks the ball against the Utah Jazz during the second half in an NBA basketball game on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Jazz won 109-93. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Los Angeles Clippers' Cory Maggette dunks the ball against the Utah Jazz during the second half in an NBA basketball game on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Jazz won 109-93. (AP Photo/Jeff...   (Associated Press)
Utah Jazz's Carlos Boozer celebrates after a Jazz basket late in the second half against the Los Angeles Clippers in an NBA basketball game on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Jazz won 109-93. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Utah Jazz's Carlos Boozer celebrates after a Jazz basket late in the second half against the Los Angeles Clippers in an NBA basketball game on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Jazz won 109-93....   (Associated Press)
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Jazz 109 Clippers 93
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