Nov. 12, 2009
Jefferson Leads Short-handed Spurs Past Mavs
Jefferson Scores 29 Points To Lead Spurs Past Mavericks, 92-83
Manu Ginobili had 13 points in the first meeting between the Texas rivals since the Mavs cruised past the ailing Spurs in the first round of the playoffs last season, handing San Antonio its earliest playoff exit since 2000.
San Antonio was banged-up again without Parker and Duncan, who continue to rest sore ankles, but poor shooting did in Dallas in this rematch. Dirk Nowitzki had 29 points and 12 rebounds, but was 9 of 27 from the floor.
Jason Terry added 19 points for the Mavericks.
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