No lead is safe for the Dallas Mavericks. For the fifth time this season Dallas loses a game in which they hold at least a 17 point lead. This one was 21 points in the first quarter, but nine fourth quarter turnovers finish off the meltdown as the Raptors beat the Mavs 93-85.
Dirk Nowitzki doesn't play. Dirk just given the night off to rest after 10 games in 16 days. Monta Ellis leads Dallas with 21 points, but turns it over eight times.
Toronto's DeMar DeRozan lights it up for a career-high 40 points on 15-of-22 shooting. The Mavs in Brooklyn Friday night.
