Raptors 93 Mavericks 85: Game 44 Review

Headline
With Dirk sitting out, Mavs blow another big lead in falling to the Raptors.

Leaders
Mavs
Points: Ellis, 21
Rebounds: Dalembert, Blair, 7
Assists: Ellis, 6
+-: Dalembert, +5
Raptors
Points: DeRozan, 40
Rebounds: Valanciunas, 10
Assists: Vasquez, 7
+-: Vasquez, +21

Players of the Game
Mavs
Monta Ellis
21 pts., 6 ast., but 8 turnovers
Raptors
DeMar DeRozan
career high 40 pts., 15-22 FG

X-Factor
Greivis Vasquez
17 pts., 7 ast., 3 stl.

Goat
Shawn Marion
6 pts., 4 rbs., 3-11 FG

Play of the Game
DeRozan's fast break dunk off another Mavs turnover that gave the Raptors a 7 point lead with 1:47 to go.

Stat of the Game
21 Dallas turnovers including 9 in a 12 point 4th quarter.

Additional Notes
Dirk Nowitzki was given the night off for rest purposes.
After scoring 34 points in first, the Mavs scored 51 in the last 3 quarters.
Dallas was swpet by Toronto in the season series for the first time since 96-97.
All-Star candidate Kyle Lowry was 0-10 from the field for the Raptors.

Quote of  Note
 ''It was just the right thing to do, the right thing for him, for the organization,'' Carlisle said. ''He needed a day to rest.''
Rick Carlisle on sitting Dirk

Up Next
The Mavericks (25-19) finish off their 3 game Eastern swing when they face the surging Brooklyn Nets (18-22), Friday at 6:30 Central.