NBA ROUNDUP

NBA ROUNDUP

Monday’s games

Mavericks 115, Bucks 113, OT

MILWAUKEE — Dirk Nowitzki hit a fallaway 18-footer as time expired in overtime to give Dallas the victory. With 3.1 seconds left, Nowitzki caught a pass from Jason Kidd, who finished a point short of a triple-double, and threw it up over Luc Richard Mbah a Moute. The ball rattled off the rim and backboard, dropping softly through the hoop as the backboard lights came on. The play was briefly reviewed, but counted. Nowitzki, who finished with 32 points and 11 rebounds, immediately untucked his jersey and celebrated with his teammates near the Mavericks’ bench. Bucks rookie Brandon Jennings finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and eight assists. Lewis returns in Magic’s 97-91 win over Bobcats

Magic 97, Bobcats 91

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando’s Rashard Lewis had 10 points in his first game back from a suspension. Lewis looked rusty after serving a 10-game ban handed out by the NBA for testing positive for an elevated testosterone level. The All-Star forward finally found his footing late, sparking a rally that moved the Magic in front for good. Teammate Jameer Nelson finished with 16 points. Flip Murray tied a career high with 31 points, and Stephen Jackson had 13 points and nine rebounds for Charlotte hours after the disgruntled swingman was acquired from Golden State. Even with the new addition, the Bobcats couldn’t avoid their fifth straight loss.

Hawks 99, Trail Blazers 95, OT

ATLANTA — Joe Johnson scored eight of his 35 points in overtime and the Atlanta Hawks solved Portland’s defense in time to beat Portland. The Hawks, who won at Portland on Nov. 3, swept the season series for the first time since the 1996-97 season. Josh Smith had 20 points and 16 rebounds for Atlanta, which extended its winning streak to five with the victory in the matchup of division leaders. Rudy Fernandez led Portland with 19 points, including a tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation. LaMarcus Aldridge had 18 and Brandon Roy added 17. The Trail Blazers had won six straight games. Johnson hit two 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, each tying the score.