Wrap-Up -- The Mavericks were determined to let Dirk Nowitzki make history on Saturday night. And it almost cost them the game.
While Dallas was feeding their gassed future Hall of Famer down the stretch, the Cavaliers nearly rallied from a double-digit deficit with just over two minutes to play, getting to within three before running out of gas – falling, 121-116, at the American Airlines Center to go winless on their three-game roadie.
The Mavs’ future Hall of Famer came into the contest needing 18 points to pass Wilt Chamberlain for 6th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.