Mavericks down Rockets 101-91

The Dallas Mavericks extended their winning streak to 6 games with a 101-91 victory over the Houston Rockets Monday night in Dallas.

The Mavericks had 5 players scoring in double digits, led by Dirk Nowitzki with 20 and Caron Butler with 19.  Nowitzki and Shawn Marion each added 10 rebounds to lead the Mavs.  Jason Kidd led with 11 assists.

Dallas has now won 15 of the last 21 against Houston.

The Mavericks play Minnesota on Wednesday night.