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ORLANDO, Fla. — The Mavericks’ newcomers made the difference against the Magic — along with some tight defense by Dallas.

OAKLAND — In the wake of four losses in five games, Dallas coach Rick Carlisle was hoping to use his team’s final two contests heading into the All-Star break to re-establish some momentum, especially at the defensive end.

SALT LAKE CITY — After three periods of lead changes and ties, the Utah Jazz put an end to the back-and-forth with the Dallas Mavericks with a smothering fourth quarter.

WASHINGTON — Caron Butler’s 16-foot jumper had no chance. Shawn Marion was all but guaranteed to get a hand on it. The Washington Wizards aren’t having much of a season, and the Dallas Mavericks don’t lose when it’s a one-point game.

Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks with 30 points and a season-high 16 rebounds. He scored his 20,000th career point during the game, becoming the fourth player born outside of the 50 states to 20,000 career points in the NBA.