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Mavs Have Guns Blazing in Win Over Memphis

Howard, Nowitzki, Dampier dominate up front on both ends

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 28, 2008 11:04 PM CST
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(Newser) – Dallas used 70% shooting to outscore Memphis by 14 in the first quarter and then coasted, winning 103-84. Josh Howard made his first eight shots as part of the early barrage and totaled 26 points, reports AP. Dirk Nowitzki had 20 for the Mavs who have won 12 of 14 overall and 13 consecutive games over lowly Memphis, now 13-32.

The lead grew to 29 at one point as Dallas controlled the inside game in both points and rebounding. The Mavs' shooting touch did cool later on, but they still managed 54% for the game. Memphis' star Pau Gasol returned from injury to score 13 points while teammate Rudy Gay led the Grizzlies with a mere 18.

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, right, of Germany is fouled by Memphis Grizzlies' Rudy Gay, right, in the second half of their NBA game Monday, Jan. 28, 2008 in Memphis, Tenn. The Mavericks defeated the Grizzlies 103-84. (AP Photo/Mark Weber)
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, right, of Germany is fouled by Memphis Grizzlies' Rudy Gay, right, in the second half of their NBA game Monday, Jan. 28, 2008 in Memphis, Tenn. The Mavericks defeated...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks' Josh Howard, left, drives by Memphis Grizzlies' Kyle Lowry, right, for two of his game high 26 points in the first half of an NBA game Monday, Jan. 28, 2008 in Memphis, Tenn. The Mavericks defeated the Grizzlies 103-84. (AP Photo/Mark Weber)
Dallas Mavericks' Josh Howard, left, drives by Memphis Grizzlies' Kyle Lowry, right, for two of his game high 26 points in the first half of an NBA game Monday, Jan. 28, 2008 in Memphis, Tenn. The Mavericks...   (Associated Press)
Memphis Grizzlies Mike Miller, center, battles Dallas Mavericks' Brandon Bass, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 28, 2008 in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Weber)
Memphis Grizzlies Mike Miller, center, battles Dallas Mavericks' Brandon Bass, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 28, 2008 in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Weber)   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, center, drives to the basket by Memphis Grizzlies' Hakim Warrick (21) in the first half of NBA basketball on Monday, Jan. 28, 2008 in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Weber)
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, center, drives to the basket by Memphis Grizzlies' Hakim Warrick (21) in the first half of NBA basketball on Monday, Jan. 28, 2008 in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Weber)   (Associated Press)
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