Mavericks 111 Rockets 104: Game 28 Review

Mavericks 111 Rockets 104

Headline: Dirk passes English, scores 31 to help Mavs avoid 3 game losing streak.

Team Leaders
Mavs
Points: Nowitzki, 31
Rebounds: Dalembert, 7
Assists: Ellis, Calderon, 5
+-: Nowitzki, +17
Rockets
Points: Howard, 29
Rebounds: Howard, 15
Assists: Garcia, 6
+-: Howard, +3

Player of the Game
Dirk Nowitzki
31 pts., 6 rbs. 11-18 FG

Unsung Hero
Jae Crowder
11 pts. 3-5 3PT

Play of the Game
Dirk's third quarter jumper that gave him 25,615 points to pass Alex English on the all-time scoring list.

Stat of the Game
Mavericks shoot at least 50% from the field and on threes, and at least 85% from the line for the 2nd time this year against the Rockets.

Quote of Note
''He's the great Dirk Nowitzki. He's one of the great players in the history of the game.''
Rick Carlisle

Up Next
The Mavs (16-12) get two days off for Christmas before they host the San Antonio Spurs (22-6) for the first time this year, Thursday at 7:30.