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Mavericks Clinch Playoff Berth With Win

Posted Apr 11, 08 12:31 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Dirk Nowitzki swished a 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds left to give the Dallas Mavericks a 97-94 victory over the Utah Jazz tonight that also clinched a playoff berth.  Dallas got in on the combination of the victory and Golden State losing to Denver. With three games left, the Mavericks have a two-game edge on the Nuggets for the No. 7 seed.

Nowitzki scored 32 points for the second time in five games since returning from knee and ankle injuries. The Mavs have reached 50 wins and made the playoffs for eight straight seasons. Kidd scored Dallas' first seven points but didn't score again. He still contributed seven assists and six rebounds. Memhet Okur had 19 points and 14 rebounds for Utah.

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Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer, left, defends against Dallas Mavericks guard Eddie Jones (6) in the first half of their NBA game in Dallas, Thursday, April 10, 2008.   (AP Photo)
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki celebrates his 3-point basket against the Utah Jazz in the final seconds of their NBA game in Dallas, Thursday, April 10, 2008. Dallas won 97-94.   (AP Photo)
Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams, bottom, watches as his shot misses the basket as the clock ran out in their NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Thursday, April 10, 2008. Dallas won 97-94.   (AP Photo)
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