Denver pulled off the surprise 115-101 win over Dallas, thanks to a great game by Downs. "Take away Downs from this team, and we couldn't have done it," said Denver coach Bob after the game. "He deserves the credit for this win." Dallas coach Bob agreed, "We didn't really think Downs had that kind of game in him after watching the films, but he showed us wrong."

Denver was led by Downs (27 points, 18 boards, 1 assists, 2 blocks), Drew (5 points, 10 boards, 4 assists, 5 blocks), Harrison (11 points, 13 boards, 1 assists). Dallas was led by Digiulio (23 points, 6 boards, 2 assists, a block), Parker (22 points, 7 boards, 1 assists), Dossman (20 points, 0 assists, 2 steals).

Denver improve to 21-21 and 12-12 at home. They hold at #2 in the Northwest and hold at #7 overall in the Western Conference. Dallas are now 24-19. They stay at #1 in the Southwest and stay at #3 overall in the Western Conference.

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