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DALLAS -- Wesley Matthews shot the Dallas Mavericks back into the win column.Matthews scored 12 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, including eight during a rally that gave Dallas the lead for good, and the Mavericks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 91-81 on Sunday night to end an eight-game losing streak.Im never worried about my shot, Matthews said. I know the time I put into it. I know the confidence that I have, and I know the team has confidence in me.He made all four field goal attempts, including 3 of 4 from 3-point range, in the fourth quarter.Matthews made a 3-pointer and another basket to give Dallas a 72-71 edge with 5:39 remaining. New Orleans regained the lead on Anthony Davis two free throws, but for the last time because Matthews made another 3-pointer.His shot-making in the fourth was huge, Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. He popped the game open and gave us some separation.He has an iron will. He just stayed into it.Dallas improved to 3-13, still the NBAs worst record.Games like that, a couple of weeks ago we would have hung our heads, let a lead slip and let the team slip, Matthews said. But we held our ground, we stayed firm.Harrison Barnes led the Mavericks with 23 points. Justin Anderson scored 14 off the bench.The Pelicans, who lost eight straight to begin the season, fell to 6-12.They outplayed us. They deserved to win. Thats the thought. Thats all that needs to be said, Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said.Davis, who had 36 points and 13 rebounds, was more expansive.We werent doing what our game plan was, he said. Harrison and Wes got a couple shots. It was our defense that killed us tonight.Jrue Holiday had 17 points and six assists for New Orleans.Neither team led by more than two points during the games first 10 minutes. Dallas had an 11-0 run to go from trailing 17-15 to a 26-17 lead.Davis scored 13 of New Orleans first 17 points, including 10 in a row.Dallas led 44-42 at halftime, and the game was tied at 60-all after three quarters.In the fourth, Holiday gave the Pelicans their biggest lead, six points at 68-62, with two 3-pointers.TIP-INSPelicans: They made all 12 free throws in the first three quarters, but Davis missed two of six in the fourth. . The Pelicans were without F Dante Cunningham (fractured right fibula) and G/F Tyreke Evans (right knee injury). New Orleans recalled F Cheick Diallo from Austin of the D-League, but he did not play.Mavericks: The 10-point winning margin was the largest lead in the game. . After shooting 38 percent from the floor in the first three quarters, Dallas was 10 for 17 (58 percent) in the fourth. The 3-point shooting improved from 25 to 67 percent (4 for 6).NOWITZKI OUTF Dirk Nowitzki (strained right Achilles tendon) did not play. He played in Dallas previous two games, but has missed 11 of their 16 games this season.Getting him better is going to have to take it incrementally, Carlisle said. Its not as if there was any great setback. Its not the right thing to play him tonight.UP NEXTPelicans: Return home to play the Lakers on Tuesday. New Orleans lost at home to Los Angeles 126-99 on Nov. 12 to fall to 1-9.Mavericks: Finish a brief two-game homestand on Wednesday against the Spurs. The Mavericks lost 96-91 at San Antonio on Nov. 21. Cheap NFL Jerseys China . - Levi Browns tenure at left tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers is over before it even began. Nike NFL Jerseys Cheap . Gather a group of friends, or find a league to join online, draft your team, set your lineup and compete in a number of different formats. https://www.chinajerseysnfl.us/ . Q: Team Canada announces their Olympic roster three weeks from today. Who is general manager Steve Yzerman watching? 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The world No 7 has decided not to represent Australia in Brazil, citing a busy schedule for his decision to miss the tournament as golf makes a return to the Olympics after a 112-year absence.Reaction to Scotts decision was swift and, in the main, negative with golfing great Jack Nicklaus among those critical of the 35-year-old. I think thats sad. I think its sad for the Olympics and for the game of golf, Nicklaus said.I dont know Adams circumstances, so I couldnt comment on what hes dealing with. Obviously, he felt like he couldnt play, and if he felt that way, I understand. But its unfortunate. Jack Nicklaus feels it is sad Scott is not going to the Games Johnny Miller was also critical of Scott, adding: Playing for your country is a lot bigger than playing for yourself.I would say I dont care how tired you are, and I wouldnt even care where yyou place in the tournament, but you need to be there to represent your country.ddddddddddddThe reaction from Australian swimming great Dawn Fraser, a gold medal winner at three Games from 1956 to 1964, was more savage. Triple gold medalist Dawn Fraser was savage in her criticism of the world No 7 Well done Adam great to put your country on hold so that you can fulfil your own schedule, Fraser, 78, wrote on Facebook.How much money do you want in life. I guess working three jobs a week to secure my place as a Olympic swimmer has given me the strength to say what I feel about sportsmen and women that do this.I am still trying to survive at 78 years of age but a very proud Australian. Fraser also accused Scott of not showing much for your country. Also See: No Olympics for Scott Bruce reviews 25 years on Sky PGA Tour Schedule World Rankings ' ' '