DIRK NOWITZKI LIGHTS IT UP FOR 34 IN MAVS WIN OVER KINGS

The Dallas Mavericks have now 19 consecutive regular-season home games against the Kings with a 107-104 victory. Dirk Nowitzki, who was named to his 12th All-Star team on Thursday, scored a team-high 34 points to go along with five rebounds and two steals. Monta Ellis recorded 20 points to go along with three rebounds and three assists while Brandan Wright posted his first double-double of the season with 10 points and season-high 10 rebounds for the Mavericks. Kings Rudy Gay tallied a game-high 35 points to go along with a game-high 12 rebounds and a team-high-tying six assists while Isaiah Thomas scored 19.