SEATTLE (AP) Antoine Walker made a 20-footer at the buzzer, lifting Dallas to its ninth straight victory.

Dirk Nowitzki scored a career-high 43 points, keeping the Mavericks close with a 16-of-22 shooting performance that included a career-high eight 3-pointers. Steve Nash scored 19 points, Walker and Michael Finley each had 17, and Antawn Jamison added 15.

Rashard Lewis scored 30 points to lead Seattle.

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