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NBA: TORONTO (5-5) at DALLAS (7-2)

<h3>Mavericks look to extend home dominance over Raptors</h3>

Toronto (5-5) at Dallas (7-2) 8:30 pm EST


DALLAS (Ticker) -- Success at home is nothing new for the DallasMavericks. Count the Toronto Raptors as one of the teams whoknow that all too well.


The Mavericks look to continue their long history of success athome against the Raptors on Tuesday.


Since Dallas hosted its first game at American Airlines Centerin 2001, the Mavericks have won at least 28 home games in everyseason, including a league-best and franchise record-tying 36 in2006-07.


Part of that success is a result of regularly defeating Toronto,which has never won here.


The Mavericks improved to 5-0 at home this season withSaturday's 108-105 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Josh Howard scored 27 points for Dallas, which has won its homegames by an average margin of 12.2 this season.


The Raptors hope to bounce back from Sunday's 106-100 loss tothe Golden State Warriors.


T.J. Ford had 29 points, nine assists and six rebounds forToronto, which fell to 2-4 at home this season.

 

NBA: TORONTO at DALLAS

<div class="pre">TORONTO AT DALLAS - PROBABLE STARTING LINEUPS


TORONTO DALLAS

F Jamario Moon F Maurice Ager
F Chris Bosh F Dirk Nowitzki
C Andrea Bargnani C DeSagana Diop
G Anthony Parker G Josh Howard
G T.J. Ford G Devin Harris

OFFICIALS: Marc Davis
Eddie F. Rush
Ed Malloy</div>

 

NBA: TORONTO at DALLAS

<div class="pre">TORONTO VS DALLAS - INACTIVES

TORONTO DALLAS

PLAYER NAME REASON PLAYER NAME REASON
R NESTEROVIC SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE D GEORGE LEFT FOOT LIGAMENT S
J GRAHAM STRAINED LEFT QUADRI
J GARBAJOSA COACH'S DECISION</div>

 

NBA: TORONTO at DALLAS

<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 10
DALLAS 2 9:05 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 17
DALLAS 12 6:00 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 23
DALLAS 16 3:06 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 31
DALLAS 19 END, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA END 1ST QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
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TORONTO 31 31
DALLAS 19 19 END 1ST QTR

HIGH SCORERS AFTER 1ST QUARTER

TOR - ANDREA BARGNANI 11, CHRIS BOSH 8, T.J.
FORD 7
DAL - JASON TERRY 7, JOSH HOWARD 4, DIRK
NOWITZKI 4</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 40
DALLAS 21 9:00 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

Re: NBA: TORONTO (5-5) at DALLAS (7-2)

Nice start by the Raps. Looks like Rasho is being missed but all things being equal, Bargs should be the starter on this team. Bosh looks good and does TJ. Parker looks tight.</p>

How about that block Howard laid on Bargnani though? and then Mago drains it the next time down the court.</p>

The Raps looking real good early in the second, up by 18.</p>

 

Re: NBA: TORONTO (5-5) at DALLAS (7-2)

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If memory serves, Toronto normally comes out and plays pretty well in Dallas. However, they often give up the 2^nd half lead. Let&rsquo;s see where this goes.</p>
Excellet play so far though, no complaints. </font></p>

 

Re: NBA: TORONTO (5-5) at DALLAS (7-2)

What a great couple of dunks from Bosh and great play. Seems like the Raptors are clicking on all cylinders and really taking good shots. Lets finish the half strong.</p>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 49
DALLAS 25 5:50 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

Re: NBA: TORONTO (5-5) at DALLAS (7-2)

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (a13x)</div><div class='quotemain'>If memory serves, Toronto normally comes out and plays pretty well in Dallas. However, they often give up the 2^nd half lead. Let&rsquo;s see where this goes.<font size="2"> </font></div></p>

I don't think they've won in Dallas since 1999, with TMAC and VC.</p>

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 49
DALLAS 35 3:01 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 55
DALLAS 41 HALFTIME</div>

 

Re: NBA: TORONTO (5-5) at DALLAS (7-2)

Anyone else getting a shitty ass signal?</p>

Pretty good first half for the Raps, although Dallas looks like they could easily get back if they really want to, the Raps D wasn't that great late in the second quarter. I love TJ Ford but he's got to stop taking the last shot if for no other reason than teams are expecting it and playing him tightly on those possessions.</p>

The team has it hustle so far tonight, looking forward to the second half and more fantastic dunks.</p>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 59
DALLAS 49 9:09 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

Re: NBA: TORONTO (5-5) at DALLAS (7-2)

Wow, Bargs bit hard on that Dirk fake. Dallas has been dominant in the early third quarter (13-2 run) Raps lead down to seven.</p>

The Mavs are getting the hustle offesnsive rebounds so far in the second half. Sam needs to get Jose in there, TJ is killing this team by living in the lane, TO Raps.</p>

61-54 Raps.</p>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA TORONTO 61
DALLAS 57 6:05 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>