After missing 5 games while recovering from facial surgery, Jason Terry returned to the lineup. He finished with 9 points 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block in 25 minutes as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Chicago Bulls. Caron Butler lead all scores with 27 points with Dirk Nowitzki pouring in 26 points. The Mavericks improve their record to 46-22.

The New Jersey Nets led by as many as 18 in the first half before the Dallas Mavericks got on track. Jason Kidd lead the Maverick with 20 points and nine assists. The Mavericks have now won 13 straight games to extend their NBA-long streak. The streak ties the longest in the league this season. This is the Mavericks' 3rd 13-game streak in franchise history