Known as a strong second half team, the Mavericks needed just that to overcome the Bobcats on Monday night in Charlotte. And that’s just what they got in an 89-84 win.
With the win, the eighth in the row for the guys in blue, the Mavs once again denied the Bobcats the thrill and relief of a victory against them. Since the inception of the Bobcats franchise six years ago, the Mavs have won all 12 meetings.
Neither the presence of soon-to-be majority owner Michael Jordan nor a middle-of-the-night arrival from Dallas could save the Bobcats from the wrath of Dirk Nowitzki, Caron Butler and Jason Terry
Butler and Nowitzki teamed up in the third quarter to dig the Mavericks out of a 53-43 deficit at halftime. The tandem accounted for all but five of the team’s 23 points in the third. Nowitzki shot at a 5 for 8 clip with 10 points and four rebounds, while Butler finished 4 for 6 shooting with eight points and two boards in the quarter. Terry did much the same in the fourth quarter with 13 points. Strong finish!
Nowitzki followed up being named Western Conference Player of the Week for last week with 27 points and 13 rebounds Monday. The double-double performance was his first in 22 games. Butler’s 22 points represents his highest total so far in a Mavericks uniform.
Erick Dampier’s recovery from a dislocated right middle finger seems to be progressing on or ahead of schedule. With the splint no longer needed, only tape supported the finger during light basketball activities Monday. His stitches will be removed later in the week.
Second Half Statistics
Points:
Mavericks: 46
Bobcats: 31
Field Goal Percentage
Mavericks: 53%
Bobcats: 26%
Turnovers:
Mavericks: 4
Bobcats: 11
Points Off Turnovers:
Mavericks: 8
Bobcats: 2
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