NBA: Dallas 118, Sacramento 100

DALLAS, Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Antoine Wright and Josh Howard each scored 23 points for Dallas, which took charge early in the second half Tuesday and went on to beat Sacramento 118-100.

The Mavericks led by five points at halftime and outscored the Kings 26-16 in the third quarter.

Dirk Nowitzki added 21 points in the Mavs' sixth win in seven games.

Kevin Martin scored 18 points and John Salmons had 16 points and five assists for the Kings, who have dropped four games in a row.