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Mavericks fans should appreciate that others can pick up the scoring slack as was the case down the stretch on Thursday night.

Seven players scoring in double figures could be attributed in part to the Houston Rockets' tempo, which has produced one of the league's best offenses. But at least players like J.J. Barea (19 points, following his 25 on Tuesday night) and Tyson Chandler (21, equaling his season high set Tuesday) are able to shoulder the load.

After a 25-point lead was cut to one in the final minute, the Mavs had enough fire to ward off the Rockets.

"There were probably 15, 20 possessions where we needed to be better," Mavs coach Rick Carlisle said. "So we'll keep working toward that. We need everybody to play at a high level, and we need everybody to play better defensively.

"Look, we've got a really good team here. We've just to work at continuing to get better. In those situations where we can build big leads, we're going to try to add to them. We didn't get that done tonight."

Said Jason Terry: "Yeah, you want to blow teams out. But that's not going to happen nine times out of 10 in this league. Teams are going to continue to fight. They've got pride.

"We wanted to bury 'em. [The Mavs] put 'em on the free-throw line there in the first half so we couldn't get away from 'em 'cause they were marching to the line. But for the most part, great effort."

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Mavericks fans should appreciate that others can pick up the scoring slack as was the case down the stretch on Thursday night.

Seven players scoring in double figures could be attributed in part to the Houston Rockets' tempo, which has produced one of the league's best offenses. But at least players like J.J. Barea (19 points, following his 25 on Tuesday night) and Tyson Chandler (21, equaling his season high set Tuesday) are able to shoulder the load.

After a 25-point lead was cut to one in the final minute, the Mavs had enough fire to ward off the Rockets.

"There were probably 15, 20 possessions where we needed to be better," Mavs coach Rick Carlisle said. "So we'll keep working toward that. We need everybody to play at a high level, and we need everybody to play better defensively.

"Look, we've got a really good team here. We've just to work at continuing to get better. In those situations where we can build big leads, we're going to try to add to them. We didn't get that done tonight."

Said Jason Terry: "Yeah, you want to blow teams out. But that's not going to happen nine times out of 10 in this league. Teams are going to continue to fight. They've got pride.

"We wanted to bury 'em. [The Mavs] put 'em on the free-throw line there in the first half so we couldn't get away from 'em 'cause they were marching to the line. But for the most part, great effort."

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Decision on Pavlovic after tonight's game

DALLAS _ The Dallas Mavericks will wait until after tonight's home game against Atlanta before making a decision on forward Sasha Pavlovic.

Pavlovic's second 10-day contract expires after tonight's game, and by NBA rule the Mavs have to either sign him for the rest of the season or waive him. After shoot around this morning, Mavs coach Rick Carlisle said he couldn't comment on Pavlovic's fate and that the decision is in the hands of owner Mark Cuban and general manager Donnie Nelson.

"That's a Mark-Donnie thing,'' Carlisle said, "so I can't give you a comment.''

Nelson wouldn't offer much insight, either. Nelson said: "That's tonight's decision, postgame.''

In nine games with the Mavs, Pavlovic has averaged 4.1 points and 1.3 rebounds, and has converted 13 of 30 shots, including 7 of 16 baskets from 3-point land.

Full-Court Press: Decision on Pavlovic after tonight's game

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Williams won't play tonight vs. the Mavs


DALLAS _ At least the Dallas Mavericks won't have to worry about Atlanta Hawks small forward Marvin Williams tonight.

Williams has been suspended from tonight's game by the NBA for throwing punches and fighting with New York's Shawne Williams during Friday's game against the Knicks. Marvin Williams, in fact, drew a two-game suspension while Shawne Williams was given a one-game suspension.

Marvin Williams, a starter for the Hawks, averages 10.9 and 4.8 rebounds per game this season.


Full-Court Press: Williams won't play tonight vs. the Mavs

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Dallas ends the half by a 7-0 run to lead 52-49.. Dirk and Terry each with 12 pts ^_^

Let's Go Mavs!

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78-77 Hawks after 3 qrtrs.. 1 qrtr to go..

Let's Go Mavs!!!

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Dirk for threeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.....

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.... 79-87 Mavs!! ^_^ 9 mins. left

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Mavs WIN!!! great 4th qrtr by the Mavs..

7 Mav players again in double figures for the 2nd straight game...
Yohoooo... back to winning ways, 4th win streak ^_^

Let's Go Mavs!!