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 Forward Chandler Parsons added a season-high 20 (all in the first
half) for Dallas, who used a game-ending 11-4 rush to win its fourth
straight game. Guard Deron Williams contributed 12 points and six
assists.
The Mavericks (7-4) beat Philadelphia for the sixth consecutive time
but it was far from easy, with Dallas shooting just 39.5 percent
from the floor, compared to 44.7 percent for Philadelphia, as they
were out-rebounded 46-39.
While the Mavs forced 27 turnovers, they committed 19 themselves.
"This is a hard team to get good shots against," Dallas coach Rick
Carlisle told reporters of the Sixers.
"They have young, motivated guys on small contracts. They're playing
their (butts) off. It's good to see from a competitive standpoint
but it makes it hard to get shots."
That includes Nowitzki, a perennial All-Star, who missed 10 of his
16 attempts from the floor.
"They kept staying in the game, clawing and scratching," he said.
"And they're obviously desperate to get their first win. We had to
dig deep and grind it out."
Rookie center Jahlil Okafor had 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead
the Sixers (0-11), who have dropped 21 straight contests dating back
to March 25, when it beat the Denver Nuggets.
Rookie guard T.J. McConnell had a season-high 13 points, as well as
seven rebounds and six assists for Philadelphia. Forward Jerami
Grant also scored a season-high 13 points, and forward Nerlens Noel
chipped in 12 points and 12 rebounds.
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The Sixers' turnover total was, however, a season high, and it
resulted in 28 Dallas points.
"You're not going to win any basketball games with 27 turnovers,"
Sixers coach Brett Brown said.
Philadelphia, which trailed by 19 in the first half, rallied to lead
on three occasions in the fourth quarter, the last time at 82-81 on
Noel's free throw with 4:23 left.
Nowitzki, fouled by McConnell while attempting a jumper from the
left baseline with 3:23 to play, sank two free throws to put Dallas
ahead to stay.
Williams added a jumper with 2:41 left and Nowitzki drilled two free
throws 21 seconds later.
After a dunk by Okafor, Nowitzki took a pass from center Zaza
Pachulia and nailed a three-pointer from the left wing with 1:47
remaining to give the Mavs a 90-84 cushion.
(Editing by John O'Brien)
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