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Mavs aim to bounce back after having 12-game winning streak end

Dec 5, 2006 - 2:02 PM Dallas (12-5) at New Jersey (7-9) 7:30 pm EST

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Ticker) -- The Dallas Mavericks attempt to rebound from their first loss in 13 games when they visit the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday.

The Mavericks owned a 12-game winning streak and had not lost since November 8 until they ran into the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. Dallas surrendered 38 points to Gilbert Arenas as Washington came away with a 106-97 victory.

Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points and Jerry Stackhouse and Devin Harris each added 14 for the Mavericks, who shot just 39 percent (31-of-79).

The immediate chance of recovery for Dallas is favorable since it has won five of its last six visits here and 11 of the last 12 meetings overall meetings with New Jersey.

After a six-game slide, the Nets have notched back-to-back victories, including a 112-107 triumph over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. Vince Carter netted a season-high 41 points and Richard Jefferson added 24.

Nenad Krstic had 20 points and Jason Kidd handed out 13 assists for New Jersey, which shot 49 percent (42-of-86) from the floor.