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Mavs handle Hawks in opener
Hawks Mavericks Baske Heal WEB
Atlanta Hawks point guard Jeff Teague (0) gets by Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis, left, on a drive to the basket in the first half on Wednesday in Dallas. - photo by Associated Press
DALLAS — Monta Ellis started his Dallas career with 32 points, Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 and the Mavericks spoiled Mike Budenholzer's coaching debut with a 118-109 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. The Mavericks hit seven 3-pointers to pull away in the fourth quarter, including two in a row from Nowitzki followed by one from Ellis for a 118-102 lead with 1:18 remaining. Ellis joined the Mavericks with questions about his efficiency on offense, but answered those concerns at least for one night.