MyDallasMavs: Mavs finally snap 3 game losing streak

Mavs finally pulled through with a win Sunday night without Nowitzki and Butler, beating the Cavs 104-95. It also snapped their three game losing streak.

The Mavs had a 21-7 lead in the first quarter but the Cavs came back to go up 28-27 early on in the second. After that, the Mavs went on a huge run to regain control for the rest of the game. They led 50-41 at the half and took the lead from then on.

This was a complete team effort as all five starters had points in double figures. Shawn Marion had a season high of 22 points, Deshawn Stevenson had a season high as well with 21 points, JET is back with 18 points, Kidd 10 points 8 assists, and Tyson Chandler had his fifth double double of the season with 14 points 14 rebounds. Rookie Dominique Jones came back from the D-League with 9 points but was only 2-10 from the field. Maybe more playing time will help him improve.

Antawn Jamison led the Cavs with a season high 35 points 10 rebounds and Ramon Sessions played his third straight game with 19 points, 12 assists and 7 rebounds. Mo Williams came back to play last night after recovering from a hip injury but went only 2 for 11 scoring just 5 points.

"This was a much needed win for us," Carlisle explained. "With what happened to Caron, it's been a tough 24 hours. But the guys came together and battled hard."

The Mavs are aiming to take this team effort to their next game at home vs Portland.

Although it is still unsure of the exact date Nowitzki will return he is aiming for it to be sometime next week. Butler seems to have somewhat of a torn patella tendon and could be out for months. Beaubois is still believed to be weeks away from playing due to a broken left foot that has caused him to be out since August. Carlisle won't say when he will be able to play again, noting that he hasn't even been able to practice yet.