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Mavs hold on to beat undermanned Pistons (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks finally took advantage of an injury-depleted team, leading the Detroit Pistons from start to finish, but then had to hold on down the stretch for a 103-101 victory Tuesday night. Richard Hamilton was a late scratch for Detroit because of an aggravated groin problem.