National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Dallas 100, Minnesota 86
When: 8:30 PM ET, Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Officials: # Brent Barnaky, #36 David Jones, #42 Eric Lewis
Attendance: 19567
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Shawn Marion had 16 points and eight rebounds while Tyson Chandler grabbed 18 rebounds for the second time this season as the Dallas Mavericks cruised to a 100-86 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves for their seventh consecutive victory.

Jose Barea scored 14 points and Jason Terry had 12 points and seven assists for the Mavericks (14-4).

Michael Beasley had a team-high 16 points for Minnesota, which lost its fifth straight game and dropped to 4-14.

Dirk Nowitzki and Caron Butler tallied 10 points apiece for Dallas, which held Minnesota to 39 percent shooting from the field.

The Mavericks made 10 3-point baskets with Marion, Terry, DeShawn Stevenson and Brian Cardinal all making two apiece.

Dallas led by 12 points at halftime and increased the lead to 19 points entering the final quarter.

Wayne Ellington added 13 points for Minnesota. Kevin Love finished with 12 points and 15 rebounds and Darko Milicic scored 12 points.

Top Game Performances
 
Minnesota   Dallas
Michael Beasley 16 Scoring Shawn Marion 16
Kevin Love 3 Assists Jason Terry 7
Kevin Love 15 Rebounds Tyson Chandler 18
Kevin Love 6 Free Throws Made Tyson Chandler 5
Luke Ridnour 4 Steals Jason Kidd 4
Darko Milicic 2 Blocks Tyson Chandler 1
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Minnesota 86 39.0 4-14 18-23 14 46 5 9 17
Dallas 100 41.4 10-24 18-23 21 50 1 12 15
Upcoming Games
  • Dallas will play their next game on the road against Utah. The Mavericks have a W/L % of .769 after a win and .800 after a loss.
  • Minnesota will play their next game on the road against San Antonio. The Timberwolves have a W/L % of .250 after a win and .214 after a loss.