Dirk Nowitzki scores 44 points as Mavericks avoid sweep with 119-117 victory over Nuggets

DALLAS — So much for the idea that the Dallas Mavericks would be devastated by the way Game 3 ended. Dirk Nowitzki wasn’t about to let them get swept.

Nowitzki’s 44 prevents Mavs from getting swept by Nuggets; series heads to Denver for Game 5

DALLAS — So much for the idea that the Dallas Mavericks would be devastated by the way Game 3 ended. Dirk Nowitzki wasn’t about to let them get swept.

Anthony’s 3-pointer with 1 second left gives Nuggets 106-105 win over Mavericks and 3-0 lead

DALLAS — No matter how many things the Denver Nuggets did wrong Saturday, they somehow always remained within striking distance of the Dallas Mavericks. And with a second left, Carmelo Anthony struck. Anthony broke free of a defender trying to foul him and swished a 3-pointer, giving the Nuggets a 106-105 victory over the Mavericks and a 3-0 series lead that has been insurmountable in NBA history.

Carmelo Anthony’s 3 with second left gives Nuggets 106-105 win over Mavs, 3-0 series lead

DALLAS — No matter how many things the Denver Nuggets did wrong Saturday, they somehow always remained within striking distance of the Dallas Mavericks. And with a second left, Carmelo Anthony struck.

Anthony’s 3 with a second left gives Nuggets 3-0 lead over Mavericks

DALLAS — No matter how many things the Denver Nuggets did wrong Saturday, they somehow always remained within striking distance of the Dallas Mavericks.

Down 2-0, Mavericks open wait for Game 3 in search of answers about how to slow the Nuggets

DALLAS — Jason Terry is the Dallas Mavericks’ mood-lifter, the guy who pumps up teammates and fans every chance he gets.

Mavericks have distractions, Nuggets have swagger and 2-0 lead heading into Game 3

DALLAS — Sure, the Dallas Mavericks have distractions.