NBA ROUNDUP

NBA ROUNDUP
Thursday's games
Mavericks 95, Spurs 92
DALLAS -- Michael Finley scored six of his 17 points during a game-turning run in the third quarter and Dallas held off a late charge by San Antonio. Finley's 14-foot jumper less than two minutes into the second half put the Mavericks ahead 50-49. It also ignited the 12-2 spurt that put Dallas in the lead to stay. Dirk Nowitzki had 26 points and Antoine Walker had 22 points and 11 rebounds for the Mavericks, who have won all six home games this season. The Spurs trailed by as many as 16 in the fourth quarter before an 11-2 spurt, getting to 88-82 on Manu Ginobili's 3-pointer with 2:46 left. By time Tim Duncan drove down the lane virtually untouched for a dunk, it was 92-90 with 18 seconds remaining. Duncan had 30 points and 17 rebounds for the Spurs. Rasho Nesterovic had 18 points. Steve Nash, coming off his first career triple-double, didn't get into double-figure scoring until hitting three straight free throws after Duncan's dunk. Nash finished with 12 points.
Suns 96, Magic 89
PHOENIX -- Shawn Marion led seven Phoenix players in double figures with 16 points, helping the Suns spoil Johnny Davis' debut as Orlando's coach. The loss was the 11th in a row for Orlando, which won its opener and has gone on to the worst start in franchise history. The Magic went into the game hoping for a fresh start under Davis, who replaced new ABC Sports analyst Doc Rivers on Monday. But the game took on aspects of the season, as Tracy McGrady's 20 points, seven assists and five rebounds weren't quite enough. Tyronn Lue had 14 points and Drew Gooden added 13 and eight rebounds for the Magic, who also had two reserves in double figures.
-- Associated Press