DALLAS, Jan. 10 (Ticker) -- The Dallas Mavericks were well-rested this time.

Dirk Nowitzki scored 29 points and Steve Nash chipped in 14 and 11 assists as the Mavericks pasted the New York Knicks, 111-89.

The victory gave Dallas a split of the season series and a measure of revenge following the team's last meeting. A week ago, Dallas entered Madison Square Garden with a nine-game winning streak but tired in the second half and lost for the 10th straight time in New York.

The Mavericks were playing for the second consecutive night in that contest but had played just once in the last four nights heading into Thursday's matchup.

NBA.comTV highlights from Knicks-Mavericks: 56k | 300k Dirk Nowitzki had a huge double-double of 29 points and 13 boards, and led six Mavs in double figures. Glenn James /NBAE/Getty Images

Dallas raced to a 29-22 lead through 12 minutes and were up 59-44 at the half. Nowitzki had 18 points and Nash 12 in the opening 24 minutes.

Kurt Thomas had 21 points and Othella Harrington 17 for the Knicks, who have dropped four straight since that win against Dallas.