The Dallas Mavericks (5-3) held off the Toronto Raptors (5-4) at home Friday night, 111-110. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 35 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. O.G. Anunoby scored 27 in defeat for the Raptors.
A massive Toronto Raptors line up greeted a revised Dallas Mavericks starting five. Toronto ran early, getting transition baskets and second chance points. Luka Doncic patiently worked his way into the game, driving and kicking for good looks. A back and forth affair for the entire period, the teams traded baskets throughout. Second chance points for Toronto kept them in it, while Luka Doncic’s 14 points powered Dallas.