Devean George of Dallas Mavericks (L) goes for a score as Caron Butler of the Washington Wizards tries to defense him during the NBA basketball game in Washington, the United States, December 21, 2008. Mavericks won 97-86.[Xinhua/Zhang Yan]

 Dallas Mavericks Erick Dampier (C) catches a rebound during the NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in Washington, the United States, December 21, 2008. Mavericks won 97-86.[Xinhua/Zhang Yan]