Nowitzki's scoring surge continues as Mavs roll over Wolves, 101-78

It was a nice enough idea, in theory.

Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson asked Dirk Nowitzki to spread the ball around early this season, getting other teammates going before looking for his own shot.

Now that Nowitzki is back to doing what he does best _ launching those rainbow jumpers from all over the court _ the Mavericks are on a roll again.

Nowitzki led Dallas in scoring for the ninth straight NBA game, scoring 30 points, and the Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 101-78 for their fourth straight win on Sunday.

"He's just being really aggressive," Dallas guard Devin Harris said. "I think before he was just …