Another strong offensive outing gives the Mavs a sweep of road back-to-back.
Leaders
Points: Nowitzki, 24
Rebounds: Marion, Dalembert, 11
Assists: Ellis, 13
+-: Dalembert, +14
Pistons
Points: Smith, 32
Rebounds: Monroe, 17
Assists: Bynum, 8
+-: Stuckey, +1
Game Ball
Monta Ellis
12 pts. (10 in 4th), 13 ast., 5-9 FG
X-Factor
Samuel Dalembert
12 pts., 11 rbs., 3 blk.
Goat
Brandon Jennings
2 pts., 1-7 FG
Play of the Game
Dirk's three with 8:37 to go that put Dallas up 7 after Detroit had gotten within 4.
Stat of the Game
Mavericks outrebound a strong rebounding Pistons team 50-39.
Additional Notes
The win put the Mavs 11 games over .500 for the first time all season.
Wayne Ellington scored 7 points in 16 mintues, taking Jae Crowder's rotation spot. It was the first game Crowder didn't play in all year.
The Mavs held Andre Drummond to 12 points and only 9 rebounds in their two wins over the Pistons.
Quote of Note
“That’s exactly what we envisioned when we put this team together. He’s always attacking and that’s what we needed.”
Dirk on Monta
Next Up
The Mavericks (34-23) try to go 3-0 on their road trip when they face the struggling New York Knicks (21-35), Monday at 6:30.
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