Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) attempts a layup as Washington Wizards forward Marcin Gortat (4) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in Dallas. Dallas won 114-87. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
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DALLAS (AP) - Monta Ellis scored 20 points in 27 minutes, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Washington Wizards 114-87 on Tuesday night.
Nine of Ellis' points came in the final 2:35 of the second quarter, when the Mavericks outscored the Wizards 36-21 for a 63-45 halftime lead. He shot 8 of 15 and finished with four steals without playing in the fourth quarter.
Chandler Parsons had 14 points, Dirk Nowitzki added 13 despite shooting 2 for 8 from the field, and Rajon Rondo had 11 points and five assists.
Off the bench, Richard Jefferson scored a season-high 14 points. Charlie Villanueva also had 14.
Washington's John Wall had 11 points and eight assists. Kris Humphries also scored 11, and Bradley Beal and Marcin Gortat had 10 apiece.
Dallas extended its winning streak to three games and ended the Wizards' three-game winning streak.
Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce (34) looks for room against Dallas Mavericks forwards Tyson Chandler (6) and Chandler Parsons (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
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Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce, right, battles Dallas Mavericks guard Devin Harris (20) for space during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
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Dallas Mavericks forward Richard Jefferson (24) attempts a shot as Washington Wizards forward Kevin Seraphin defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
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Dallas Mavericks forward Richard Jefferson (24) attempts to dunk the ball as Washington Wizards forward Kris Humphries (43) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
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Washington Wizards head coach Randy Wittman argues a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
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