DALLAS, Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Dirk Nowitzki helped Dallas pull away in the fourth quarter Wednesday for their 14th win in 15 games, a 118-99 decision over Utah.
The Jazz suddenly found themselves without star point guard Deron Williams, who earlier in the day was traded to New Jersey for Derrick Favors, Devin Harris and two first-round draft picks.
With Williams not present to run the offense, Utah finished the game with just 18 assists to 30 for Dallas.
Nowitzki had 23 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Dallas has won four in a row.
Peja Stojakovic added 18 points, Shawn Marion had 16 and Tyson Chandler claimed 10 rebounds.
Al Jefferson scored 30 points for Utah, which has lost five in a row.
Dallas had an 11-point lead going into the fourth period and opened the quarter on a 9-2 run.
