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The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Toronto Raptors 139–129 on October 26 at the American Airlines Center, with A. Davis and D. Russell combining for 49 points to lead the hosts to victory. Dallas shot 58.8 percent from the field and made 10 three-pointers while controlling the glass with 49 rebounds and 32 assists, though 20 turnovers limited their efficiency. Toronto's S. Barnes led all scorers with 33 points and B. Ingram added 22, but the Raptors' 49 percent shooting and 13 made threes couldn't overcome a third-quarter collapse in which they scored just 25 points. The Mavericks' defensive rating of 116.7 proved decisive, as Dallas outscored Toronto in three of four quarters, including a dominant 39-point third quarter that effectively decided the contest. The loss marks an early-season stumble for Toronto as Dallas establishes itself as a Western Conference threat.
