Dallas Mavericks point guard Darren Collison (4) defends against Sacramento Kings' Jimmer Fredette (7) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Mavericks' Jae Crowder, left, helps defend as Elton Brand (42) blocks a shot attempt by Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins (15) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins, top, lands on top of Dallas Mavericks' Derek Fisher (6) chasing a loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Mavericks' O.J. Mayo (32) looks for an opening against Sacramento Kings' Aaron Brooks (3) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Sacramento Kings head coach Keith Smart instructs his team in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Mavericks' Elton Brand (42) looks for an opening against Sacramento Kings' Chuck Hayes, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Fans react as Dallas Mavericks' Jae Crowder (9) falls into them chasing a loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, left, of Germany shakes hands with Jim Naismith, center right, grandson of Dr. James Naismith, after receiving the Naismith Legacy Award during halftime of a NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Monday Dec. 10, 2012, in Dallas. The award is named after Dr. Naismith, inventor of the game of basketball. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle celebrates a defensive stop by his team late in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 119-96. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Mavericks power forward Elton Brand (42) defends against Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Dallas. Cousins tied teammate Francisco Garcia with 25-points for team highs in the 119-96 loss to the Mavericks. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Sacramento Kings forward James Johnson (52) passes the ball beneath the basket as he collides with Dallas Mavericks' Elton Brand, center, as Jae Crowder, right, watches in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 119-96. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Sacramento Kings small forward Francisco Garcia (32) of Dominican Republic defends as Dallas Mavericks' O.J. Mayo, right, moves the ball to the basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Dallas. Mayo had a team-high 19-points in the 119-96 Mavericks win. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Sacramento Kings power forward James Johnson (52) defends as Dallas Mavericks' Elton Brand, right, attempts a shot in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 119-96. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)