Mavericks break 6-game skid 103-94 over Wizards

A strong second-half performance helped the Dallas Mavericks avoid their first seven-game skid in nearly 14 years.

A strong second-half performance helped the Dallas Mavericks avoid their first seven-game skid in nearly 14 years.

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) of Germany holds up his arms as fans cheer during the final seconds of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday in Dallas. The Mavericks won 100-96. Photo by Eric Gray, AP DALLAS—Dirk Nowitzki scored a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:14 left [...]