Saturday, November 17, 2007

Notables from 108-105 win over Memphis

TONIGHT’S KEY RUN: The Mavericks used a 14-5 run between 8:14 and 3:33 in the fourth quarter to take a 101-91 lead. The Grizzlies then went on an 10-0 run (ending at 1:13) to tie the game at 101. Over the last 1:01, the Mavs outscored the Grizzlies by 3 to secure the win.

QUICK HITS
With the win tonight, Mavs coach Avery Johnson improved to 150-41 (.785) in the regular season. He became the fastest head coach in NBA history to reach the 150-win mark. Pat Riley accomplished the feat in 203 games on 1/21/92. Mavs assistant coach Paul Westphal is third all-time, reaching the 150-mark as a head coach in 204 games on 1/26/95.
• Josh Howard’s game-high 27 points tied his career-high (also on 11/3 vs. SAC).
Memphis’ Mike Miller scored 10 of team-high 23 points in 4th quarter.
• Grizzlies guard Mike Conley left the game in the third quarter, after sustaining a right shoulder strain, and did not return.
• Dallas has won the last eight games in the series and the last four in Dallas.
• Tonight’s attendance was 20,385 fans (19,200 capacity). The Mavs have sold out 239 regular season games at AAC.
• Today marked the 277th consecutive regular/postseason sellout. The Mavs currently have the longest running sellout streak in the NBA. The Sacramento Kings previously held the streak but failed to sellout their home opener this season. The Mavs are now ranked #10 on the all-time NBA sellout streak list.

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