Nowitzki, Mavs rout Lakers for first win (AP)

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban gives forward Dirk Nowitzki(notes) a look during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, in Los Angeles.

The Dallas Mavericks surprised themselves in a bad way with a season-opening loss at home. Then they hit the road and stunned the defending NBA champions. Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points and the Mavs were 25 of 32 from the free throw line, snapping a six-game losing streak against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 94-80 victory Friday night.

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