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DeMarcus Cousins of the Sacramento Kings dunks the ball against Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks at Sleep Train Arena on December 9, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (credit: Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Cousins Powers Kings Past Mavs 112-97

DeMarcus Cousins had 32 points and 19 rebounds, and Derrick Williams scored a career-high 31 points to pace the Kings to a 112-97 victory over Dallas on Monday night.

2013/12/10

PORTLAND, OR - DECEMBER 7: Monta Ellis #11 of the Dallas Mavericks hits the game winning basket against the Portland Trail Blazers on December 7, 2013 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Ellis Hits Winner As Mavs Beat Blazers 108-106

Monta Ellis hit a 21-foot jumper at the buzzer and the Dallas Mavericks snapped the Portland Trail Blazers’ four-game winning streak with a 108-106 victory on Saturday night.

2013/12/08

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 4: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during an NBA game on December 4, 2013 at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nowitzki Carries Mavs Past Pelicans 100-97

Nowitzki scored 11 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter as the Mavericks beat the Pelicans 100-97 to start of a four-game road trip.

2013/12/05

Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a shot against the Charlotte Bobcats at American Airlines Center on December 3, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Dirk Finds His Legs To Avoid Demoralizing Loss

Make no mistake. It would have been a demoralizing loss for the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night at the American Airlines Center.

2013/12/04

Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a shot against Cody Zeller #40 of the Charlotte Bobcats at American Airlines Center on December 3, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Late Offense Pushes Mavs Past Bobcats 89-82

It’s a four-quarter game. Or at least that’s what everybody preaches. But Tuesday at the AAC, one good quarter was enough to beat the Charlotte Bobcats.

2013/12/03

Devin Harris of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the NBA game against the Sacramento Kings on January 14, 2008 at Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. (credit: Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Mavs PG Harris Practices, Targets December Return

Mavs point guard Devin Harris participated in a full practice on Monday and is targeting a mid-December return.

2013/12/03

Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Mavs Prioritize Bosh For Summer-Of-14 Free Agency? No, No & No!

NBA executives ‘expect the Mavs to target Chris Bosh,’ according to an ESPN report on Wednesday that plants a sloppy seed that has grown into an illogical and errant tree of information.

2013/11/27

Monta Ellis #11 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots against the Denver Nuggets on November 25, 2013 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

Denver Takes Down Dallas Again 110-96

Ty Lawson had 19 points, Nate Robinson scored 11 points in the fourth quarter, and the Nuggets beat Dallas 110-96 on Monday, their second win over the Mavs in three days.

2013/11/25

Andre Miller of the Denver Nuggets goes to the basket against Samuel Dalembert of the Dallas Mavericks on November 25, 2013 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (credit: Danny Bollinger/NBAE via Getty Images)

Mavs Sleepwalk Through First Home Loss

Samuel Dalembert of the Mavs overslept during Monday’s shootaround, was benched to start, and may have set a tone for the team’s first home loss of the year.

2013/11/25

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 30: Shawn Marion #0 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates hitting a three point shot against Kendrick Perkins #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2012 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

How Shawn Marion Has Morphed Into A Shooting Threat

The Corner 3 is the most efficient jump shot in the NBA. It’s a small sample size, but Shawn Marion is 7-12 from the corners, which makes the Mavs a dangerous team.

2013/11/22

Shawn Marion #0 of the Dallas Mavericks (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Marion Battles Groin Strain, Mavs May Need ‘Food Chain’

There is good news for Shawn Marion, highlighted by the way he is performing as the Mavs’ Swiss Army Knife, and of course also involving the work of his 8-4 team. But there is challenging news, too

2013/11/21