DALLAS, April 6 (UPI) -- Michael Finley had 25 points to lead six players in double figures Tuesday as Dallas Mavericks got their fifth straight win, 118-108 over Seattle.
Using a small lineup that features Finley at forward and 6-9 Antoine Walker at center, Dallas has averaged 122.4 points per game during the winning streak. The Mavericks (49-28) climbed into a tie for fifth place in the Western Conference with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Dallas took a 34-21 lead after one quarter behind 10 points from Dirk Nowitzki and Marquis Daniels.
The Mavericks exploded for 11 straight points, including nine from Finley, to take a 104-88 lead.
Ray Allen and Brent Barry scored 20 points apiece for the Sonics, who fell to 0-3 against the Mavericks this season.
