I know the Mavs said they didn't want to go into the break with a loss, but I don't think a game like that is what they had in mind either.
| Rating | Avg | - | |
| Dirk Nowitzki | 9 | 8.4 | Mavs offensive struggles began when Dirk went out with early foul trouble |
| Jason Terry | 7 | 7.3 | Clutch |
| Josh Howard | 8 | 7.9 | Had a lot to do and did a lot |
| DeSagana Diop | 6 | 6 | Sloppy |
| Jerry Stackhouse | 6 | 6.6 | Hit some nice shots but drove me crazy in the closing minutes |
| Greg Buckner | 7 | 6.1 | Played McGrady well |
| Devin Harris | 6 | 7.1 | Attacked the basket more than anyone else but you have to make your free throws |
| Erick Dampier | 7 | 6.9 | Nothing spectacular but a nice night on the glass |
| Austin Croshere | 5 | 5.9 | After Bonzi and Juwan Howard showed he couldn't guard them his night was over |