Shawn Marion is becoming quite a shut-down defender for the Dallas Mavericks while still contributing on offense.

Marion had game highs of 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, and the 6-foot-7 forward also helped frustrate Denver's top scoring threat as the Mavericks stretched their winning streak to five with a 102-84 victory over the Nuggets on Wednesday night.

Dallas once again often used Marion to help defend the opponent's best offensive option. Ty Lawson finished with only three points on 1-of-8 shooting.

Marion led six Mavericks in double figures on a night when the team was already without two guards before Delonte West broke his finger in the second quarter. The defending NBA champions matched their longest winning streak of the season.