Mavs clinch play-off berth

The Dallas Mavericks became the first team to clinch a play-off berth this season after they stormed to a franchise-record 16th straight victory with a 102-89 decision over the New Jersey Nets yesterday. Dallas pulled away from the Nets in the fourth...

The Dallas Mavericks became the first team to clinch a play-off berth this season after they stormed to a franchise-record 16th straight victory with a 102-89 decision over the New Jersey Nets yesterday.

Dallas pulled away from the Nets in the fourth quarter to extend their home winning streak to 23 games, also a franchise record, and improve their NBA-best record to 51-9.

Mavs coach Avery Johnson played down his team's winning run when talking to reporters after the game.

"Our fans are more excited about it than we are," Johnson said.

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