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Mavs dig out of early hole to blast Rockets 121-103

(Agencies)
Updated: 2009-11-11 14:08

DALLAS - The Dallas Mavericks recovered from a slow first half to defeat their Texas rivals the Houston Rockets 121-103 on Tuesday.

Houston Rockets forward Luis Scola (L) is defended by Dallas Mavericks forward Drew Gooden during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas November 10, 2009. [Agencies]

Jason Terry made 7-of-8 field goals in scoring 24 points while Dirk Nowitzki added 23 to help the Mavericks overcome a 56-39 second-quarter deficit and claim their second straight win.

Dallas outscored Houston 64-42 during the second half to improve to 5-2 this season and move into first place in the Southwest Division.

Aaron Brooks led the way for Houston with 22 points while Carl Landry had 19 for the Rockets (4-3).