Behind Dirk's third straight game of at least 28 points, Mavs overcome double-digit third quarter deficit.
Leaders
Mavs
Rebounds: Wright, 10
Assists: Calderon, 7+-: Nowitzki, Carter, +8
Kings
Points: Gay, 35
Rebounds: Gay, 12
Assists: Gay, Thomas, 6
+-: Thompson, +11
Player of the Game
Dirk Nowitzki
34 pts., 11-19 FG, 11-11 FT
X-Factor
Monta Ellis
20 pts., 6-10, 8-9 FT, 0 TO
Goat
Derrick Williams
5 pts., 1-6 FG
Play of the Game
Vince Carter finds Monta for a layup and the foul, to give Dallas a 5 point lead with 12 seconds to go.
Stat of the Game
Mavs commit only 4 turnovers. 0 in the 2nd half.
Additional Notes
The Mavs trailed by as many as 14 points in the 3rd quarter.
Brandan Wright (10 pts., 10 rbs.) recorded his first double-double of the season.
Dallas won its 19th straight home game vs. Sacramento.
Shane Larkin was sent to the Texas Legends of the D-League after the game.
Quote of Note
Dirk on the short sleeve All-Star jerseys
"It's really nice and snug, so it should really bring out my physique nicely."
Next Up
The Mavericks (27-21) finish their 4 game homestand when they face the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers (16-30), Monday at 7:30
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