he Dallas Mavericks defeated the Sacramento Kings on Friday night for their 10 win in a row. Dirk Nowitzki recorded his 14th double-double and 16th 30-point game of the season. He posted a game-high 31 points and 12 rebounds with 3 assists and 3 blocks in 42 minutes.

Rodrigue Beaubois scored a career-high 22 points.

Brendan Haywood left the game in the 1st half due to low back tightness after playing 7 minutes. He did not return.

Jason Kidd recorded his 21st double-double of the season with 17 points, 5 rebounds, 12 assists and 1 steal in 35 minutes.