NEW YORK -- Forward Dirk Nowitzki capped a milestone night by converting a go-ahead layup with 19.2 seconds remaining as the Dallas Mavericks outlasted the Brooklyn Nets for a wild 119-118 victory on Wednesday.
Early in the second quarter, Nowitzki moved past center Shaquille O'Neal into sole possession of sixth place on the NBA's career scoring list with a 17-footer. Long after passing O'Neal, Nowitzki capped a 22-point night by executing an up-and-under move near the basket.
A hook shot by center Brook Lopez gave the Nets a 118-117 lead with 41.1 seconds remaining, but on the next possession, Nowitzki gave Dallas the lead.