MyDallasMavs: Dirk Hits Game Winner with 6 Seconds Left

The Mavs come out of what has been a rough close game with the win over the Nets 87-86, finally ending their road game losing streak.

In the first half alone, the Mavs had 8 turnovers but forced 12. The gameplay was getting sloppy and offensively they were going downhill. Dirk started the game off 3 for 11 as he is clearly not back to his normal self. Morrow got 3 quick fouls sitting out early.

The Nets took a 9 point lead halfway through the 2nd quarter. Both teams were shooting 100% from the free throw line before the half.

Dirk finally hit a 3 with 45 seconds left in the half to put the Mavs on an 8-0 run and lead at the half 48-45.

In the first half, the Mavs defense was key, acquiring 9 steals; but offensively, it wasn't so bright. At this point, Dirk had 15 points but was 4-13 from the field and Chandler was 5-5 with 14 points. Lopez had 11 and Harris had 10.

Carlisle chose to put Mahinmi in for Chandler before Haywood in the 2nd half. Favors acquired his 4th foul in the start of the 3rd.

Dirk hit a shot making it 58-51, a good start for the Mavs. But they weren't in the lead for long; after they went up by 7, the Nets went on an 8-0 run.

Ironically, Dirk was the only one to miss a free throw thus far as the Mavs made 19 of 20 from the free throw line.

At this point, as a team, the Mavs were shooting 35.3% along with 13 turnovers. Offensively, the Mavs were still not looking too good.

The 3rd quarter ended with both teams tied at 68-68.

Mavs started the 4th quarter with a 7-0 run. Barea hit 2 consecutive 3's to push the lead 78-71. Dirk finally hit a nice jumper to put the Mavs up 80-75. At this point Dirk was 6 for 18 from the field with 21 points, but he hit shots when it mattered.

Nets took an 83-82 lead with 2 minutes left in the game. JJ hit a shot to gain the lead by 1 with 1:32 left. Barea had half of the Mavs' 4th quarter points.

The Mavs were suddenly down by 1 and it all came down to one shot to win the game. Dirk hit a nice shot that rolled in with 6 seconds left to go followed by an air-ball by Farmar to end the game.

Mavs win it 87-86 and finally put an end their road game losing streak.

Chandler tied his season high with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Although a poor shooting night for Dirk, he managed to rack up 23 points and 7 rebounds.

Lopez led the Nets with 24 points 6 rebounds. Harris had 15 points and 11 assists.

Although its great that the Mavs pulled through with the win, it wasn't too much of a win to be proud of. The Mavs had a horrible night offensively and shot only 34.7% from the field. Free throws really kept them in the game as they shot an impressive 93.1%

The Mavs will go on to face Blake Griffin and the Clippers on Tuesday.