Houston Rockets beats Dallas Mavericks with 97-94

Houston Rockets beats Dallas Mavericks with 97-94

Houston Rockets forward Carl Landry (14) dunks the ball over Dallas Mavericks forward Drew Gooden (R) as Dirk Nowitzki (L) watches during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Houston December 31, 2009. Rockets wins 97-94.

Houston Rockets forward Luis Scola of Argentina looks to make a pass as he is defended by Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier during the first half of their NBA Basketball game in Houston December 31, 2009.

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki reacts after being called for a foul during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Houston December 31, 2009.
(Reuters)