NBA: Dallas 100, Detroit 86

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Dirk Nowitzki was deadly from the field Tuesday, connecting on 9-of-10 shots on his way to 18 points in the Dallas Mavericks' 100-86 win over Detroit.

Shawn Marion netted 14 points and Vince Carter contributed 11 as the Mavericks won for the fifth time in seven games.

Delonte West helped the Dallas attack with 10 assists.

Detroit got 20 points from Will Bynum but it wasn't enough to prevent the fifth straight loss for the Pistons (2-8).