DALLAS (AP) Dirk Nowitzki overcame a slow start to energize a third-quarter rally, and Steve Nash had his first career triple-double to lead Dallas past Portland.

Nowitzki, who made his first two shots and then went more than 27 minutes without scoring again, had 20 points and eight rebounds. Nash had 14 points, 12 assists and a career-high 10 rebounds, the final one coming in the closing seconds and drawing a loud roar from fans.

Rasheed Wallace had 31 points and eight rebounds, and Zach Randolph had 26 points, 19 rebounds and six assists, but it wasn't enough to keep Portland from falling to 0-4 on the road.

It was the first meeting between the Mavericks and Blazers since their seesaw playoff series last spring won by Dallas in seven games.

Jazz 90, Magic 88

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Andrei Kirilenko scored 25 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, Matt Harpring had 14 points and 19 rebounds and Utah extended Orlando's losing streak to 10 straight games.

Greg Ostertag had 10 points and 10 rebounds and Carlos Arroyo had 16 points and five assists for the Jazz, who remained unbeaten at home.

Tracy McGrady finished with 29 points to lead the Magic, but had just three points in the final quarter on four shots. McGrady missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer that would have snapped the Magic's losing streak.

Juwan Howard added 21 points for Orlando, which hasn't won since opening night.

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