Novak scores 22 points, Mavs beat Pistons (AP)

Posted on | Wednesday, October 27, 2010 | No Comments

Steve Novak scored 22 points to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Detroit Pistons 101-96 on Wednesday night in an exhibition game at Van Andel Arena. The Mavericks (2-3) led 71-67 going into the fourth quarter and took a seven-point lead at 94-87 with 2 minutes to play on Novak's 3-pointer. "It was great," said Novak, 6 of 10 from 3-point range.