Daily NBA Fix 12-8-13: Monta Beats Buzzer, Pacers Flex

Dallas Mavericks 108, PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS 106

Dec 7, 2013; Portland, OR, USA; Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Monta Ellis (11) celebrates after hitting the game winning shot during the fourth quarter of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. The Mavs won the game 108-106. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

Monta Buzzer Beater – Monta Ellis beat the buzzer and the Blazers for the Mavericks third consecutive win. Ellis finished with 22 points and four assists, with Dirk Nowitzki scoring 28 with six rebounds and seven assists. The Mavs shot 52.9 percent as a team. The Blazers got 32 from Damian Lillard, including a tough three to tie the game with less than four seconds left. The Blazers also got double-doubles from LaMarcus Aldridge (19p-13r) and Robin Lopez (14p-14r).

Detroit Pistons 92, CHICAGO BULLS 75

Jennings Efficient – I know, it’s bizarro world. Brandon Jennings scored 33 with five assists and two steals, while shooting 12-for-22 from the field and 5-for-8 from the 3-point line. Greg Monroe, Josh Smith and Andre Drummond all had 10 or more rebounds. The Bulls were led by Taj Gibson, who scored 21 with 10 rebounds.