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Dirk Makes History in Mavs' Defeat of Bucks

Depleted Bulls can't overcome Blazers, Sonics beat Kings

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 7, 2008 4:21 AM CST
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(Newser) – Dirk Nowitzki collected his first career triple-double—with 29 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists—in Dallas' 107-96 victory over Milwaukee. The win hardly comes as a surprise, considering the Bucks played only eight men and the Mavericks saw Jason Terry, Brandon Bass, and JJ Barea make key plays, reports the Dallas Morning News. Elsewhere in the NBA:

  • Chicago nearly pulled off a win over Portland despite missing three of their top four scorers, but a costly turnover by the Bulls left the final score at 100-97 for a Blazers' victory.
  • An improbable Seattle victory over Sacramento (105-92) was fueled by an unlikelier triple-double by Earl Watson (23 points, 10 boards, 10 assists) for the Sonics' first road win since December.

Seattle SuperSonics guard Earl Watson, right, drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings guard Mike Bibby, left, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Seattle SuperSonics guard Earl Watson, right, drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings guard Mike Bibby, left, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, right, of Germany, is congratulated by coach Avery Johnson as he exits the game during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, in Dallas. Mavericks won 107-96 (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, right, of Germany, is congratulated by coach Avery Johnson as he exits the game during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
Milwaukee Bucks guard Mo Williams (25) shoots as he pressured by Dallas Mavericks guard Jose Juan Barea (11), right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)
Milwaukee Bucks guard Mo Williams (25) shoots as he pressured by Dallas Mavericks guard Jose Juan Barea (11), right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, in Dallas....   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks forward Brandon Bass dunks over Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut (6) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, in Dallas. Dallas won the game 107-96. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)
Dallas Mavericks forward Brandon Bass dunks over Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut (6) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, in Dallas. Dallas won the game 107-96....   (Associated Press)
Portland Trail Blazers forward Martell Webster reacts after a score against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. Webster scored eight points as the Blazers beat the Bulls 100-97. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
Portland Trail Blazers forward Martell Webster reacts after a score against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. Webster scored...   (Associated Press)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, left, scrambles for the ball with Chicago Bulls forward Andres Nocioni, of Argentina, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, left, scrambles for the ball with Chicago Bulls forward Andres Nocioni, of Argentina, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy,bottom, drives on Chicago Bulls forward Andres Nocioni during NBA first-half basketball action in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy,bottom, drives on Chicago Bulls forward Andres Nocioni during NBA first-half basketball action in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)   (Associated Press)
Seattle SuperSonics Wally Szczerbiak, left, and Kurt Thomas, smile as they walk off the court at a timeout in the closing moments of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. The SuperSonics won 105-92 (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Seattle SuperSonics Wally Szczerbiak, left, and Kurt Thomas, smile as they walk off the court at a timeout in the closing moments of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento,...   (Associated Press)
Seattle SuperSonics guard Kevin Durant, left, goes up for a dunk as teammate Nick Collison (4) and Sacramento Kings forward John Salmons, right, look on during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. The SuperSonics beat the Kings 105-92. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Seattle SuperSonics guard Kevin Durant, left, goes up for a dunk as teammate Nick Collison (4) and Sacramento Kings forward John Salmons, right, look on during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball...   (Associated Press)
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Feb. 6 NBA Games

Trail Blazers 100 Bulls 97
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, Ill.)

SuperSonics 105 Kings 92
Seattle Post-Intelligencer

 
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