Nowitzki, Mayo deny Denver franchise record in wins with 108-105 win in overtime

Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson (3) looks to pass against Dallas Mavericks guards Darren Collison (4) and guard O.J. Mayo (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 12, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) (The Associated Press)

Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, is fouled by Denver Nuggets small forward Corey Brewer (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 12, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) (The Associated Press)

DALLAS – Dirk Nowitzki scored 22 points, O.J. Mayo hit tie-breaking 3-pointers late in regulation and overtime, and the Dallas Mavericks denied Denver a franchise record in wins with a 108-105 victory over the Nuggets on Friday night.

Mayo's shot in regulation could have won the game, but his turnover in the final seconds led to a tying layup by Corey Brewer.

Mayo put Dallas ahead 104-101, and the Mavericks held on in a frantic final minute of overtime to deny the Nuggets their 55th win.

Mayo finished with 20, while Vince Carter had 22 points and 12 rebounds.

Wilson Chandler and Andre Iguodala joined Brewer with 18 for the Nuggets, and Kenneth Faried had 11 points and 10 rebounds.