Jan 03, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) drives to the basket as Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) defends during the first half at the American Airlines Center. The Clippers defeated the Mavericks 119-112. Nowitzki leads the Mavericks with 24 points and Griffin leads his team with 25 points.; Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron