"The game is the main defense," said Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle. The Mavericks limited the 76ers' shooting to 34% today. The 76ers only scored 24 points in the second half, including 8 points in the third quarter and 16 points in the fourth quarter. The 76ers had a very high hit rate in the first half at 51%, but in the second half, the team only made 9 out of 42 shots. Nowitzki was on fire today, scoring 28 points with 24 of them in the first half. "With the ball to Dirk, he can make things happen," said Mavericks defender Jones. "We just don't have the ball in. We feel very bad," Chris Adr said. Dirk's current career total number of blocks is 999 times, and one more will reach 1000 times. Dirk Nowitzki's current career total three-point shots made is 1214. With just one block, Nowitzki will be one of only three players in league history with at least 1000 three-point shots made and 1000 blocks. Nowitzki led a 19-2 attack wave today, making two three-point shots himself. "I put in two three-pointers, and we all know that when a player makes two three-pointers, it boosts his confidence," Nowitzki said. "I know in the second half we played very well, and I am very happy." "We fully utilized the depth and experience of our bench," said Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. Allen must beat Memphis with a lay-up for a 104-103 victory. James Wade scored 52 points cutting Miami Heat's lead to a 90-78 victory. Anthony Davis and Lin Shu Hao welcomed back close to two.