Dirk Nowitzki scored 30 points, Jason Terry added 29 in his first start of the season and the Dallas Mavericks beat San Antonio 98-81 on Tuesday night to send the Spurs to their first 0-3 record in 35 years.
Dallas (2-2) also got 14 points from Josh Howard.
The Mavericks shot 53% from the floor compared to 42% for San Antonio.
Dallas outscored the Spurs by 18 points in the first half and outrebounded San Antonio 48-38.
The Spurs (0-3) are off to their worst start since opening the 1973-74 ABA season 0-4.
