Nowitzki paces Mavs into second in West
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04/11/2010 -
Sacramento, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Dirk Nowitzki scored 22 of his 39 points in
the third quarter and Jason Kidd recorded a triple-double, as the Dallas Mavericks routed the Sacramento Kings, 126-108.
Nowitzki made 13-of-13 free throws to extend his free throw streak to 68,
while Kidd ended with 13 assists, 11 points and 10 rebounds to help Dallas win
its third straight.
Jason Terry added 25 points off the bench for the Mavericks, who are in sole
possession of the second spot in the Western Conference, a game ahead of
Denver and Utah. The Nuggets lost to San Antonio on Saturday, while the Jazz
were idle.
Carl Landry had 30 points to lead the Kings, who lost for the ninth time in
their last 10 games. Tyreke Evans added 27 points, eight boards and six
assists in the loss.
Dallas took control in the first quarter, as Eduardo Najera hit a three and
sank a layup to close a seven-point burst, giving the Mavericks a 25-12 lead.
They were up 35-24 moving to the second and took a 65-53 advantage into the
break.
Nowitzki took over in the third quarter, making 7-of-12 shots and all six free
throws. He did the majority of his damage near the end of the frame, as he
scored the Mavericks' final 13 points of the quarter. He capped his effort
with a three with 55.3 seconds left.
Dallas led 100-75 heading to the fourth, and cruised to victory over the final
12 minutes.
Game Notes
Kidd's triple-double was his second this season and the 105th of his
career...Caron Butler had 15 points for the Mavericks, who made 13-of-21 from
three-point range (61.9 percent)...Omri Casspi added 15 points off the bench
for the Kings...Dallas has won six straight meetings.
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Super Bowl XLIII isn't even a week old yet and oddsmakers have already released Super Bowl XLIV odds.
Despite the Pittsburgh Steelers winning Super Bowl 43, the New England Patriots are 8/1 favorites to win Super Bowl 44.
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With their 27-23 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII, the Steelers became the latest NFL champion. But believe it or not, oddsmakers from online sports book MySportsbook.com don't have the Steelers the favorites to win Super Bowl XLIV next season.
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Carolina Panthers 18/1
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Cleveland Browns 55/1
Cincinnati Bengals 60/1
San Francisco 49ers 60/1
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