DALLAS, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Dirk Nowitzki moved within reach of the career 10,000-point mark Saturday night and helped Dallas fight off New Jersey 98-93.
Nowitzki scored 26 points and climbed to 9,998 for his career. Jerry Stackhouse added 20 points and Michael Finley had 16.
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All five starters for both teams scored in double figures. The Nets were led by Vince Carter with 29.
New Jersey's Jason Kidd had the 61st triple-double of his career with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.
Dallas opened a 14-point cushion with four minutes left and held off a late New Jersey flurry.
It was New Jersey's fourth straight loss and Dallas halted a two-game skid.
