The Dallas Mavericks (26 - 10) defeated the Brooklyn Nets (16 - 17) 96 - 88 in overtime on Monday. Dallas has won six straight games. Monta Ellis led the way for the Mavericks, finishing with a team - high 19 points in 38 minutes. Rajon Rondo posted a double - double with two points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists. Dallas struggled shooting the ball Monday, hitting just 39 percent of their shots from the field, but they also held the Nets to 39 percent shooting to keep the game competitive until they could close it out in the extra period. The Mavericks will return home to host the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Brooklyn has lost two straight, hitting a slight road bump after securing three consecutive wins before the lull. Deron Williams (oblique) and Kevin Garnett (rest) sat out the game. With Garnett out, Brook Lopez earned another spot start in the frontcourt next to Mason Plumlee. Lopez finished with a game - high 22 points and 13 rebounds in 33 minutes. Jarrett Jack also put up a double - double, finishing with 20 points and 10 assists in 43 minutes. The Nets have taken a bold stance by putting out some of their lesser - known players in the starting lineup over Williams and Lopez, but the gamble has largely paid off, as they've won six of their last nine games. Brooklyn will stay home to host the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.
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 "TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 39 Percentage of field goals ,has 10 Losses ,has 96 Total points ,has 26 Wins ."]