Perfect Danny Green carries Spurs past ailing Mavs

Danny Green didn't miss a shot in a 22-point performance that helped the Spurs defeat the Dallas Mavericks 116-107 Thursday night.

Taking advantage of a weakened Dallas frontcourt, Tim Duncan finished 21 points and 13 rebounds for his 10th double-double this season and 768th of his career.

Green finished the game 7 for 7 from the field, including five 3-pointers. He scored 11 points in the second quarter.

Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas with 25 points and Monta Ellis scored 23.