Darren Collison scored a game high 25 points, four assist, two steals and block shot as the Dallas Mavericks beat the New Orleans Hornet 99-87. Dirk Nowitzki scored 16 in the Mavs win. With the win Dallas finished the season with a 500 record 41- 41. This is the first time in 13 years the Mavericks will not be returning to the NBA Playoffs.