Howard takes over down the stretch, leading Mavericks to 93-86 win over Clippers (AP)

Dallas Mavericks' Tyronn Lue, left, lays the ball up past Los Angeles Clippers' Dan Dickau, center, and Nick Fazekas during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Monday, March 31, 2008. The Mavericks won the game, 93-86.

The Dallas Mavericks haven't beaten any teams with winning records since trading for Jason Kidd. They're also having difficulty putting away teams with losing records while reigning MVP Dick Nowitzki is out with an injury. Josh Howard came through in the clutch on Monday night, scoring 12 of his 25 in the fourth quarter, and the Mavericks held off the banged-up but stubborn Los Angeles Clippers...



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