Now, the Mavericks (2-2) will try to get back on track after dropping their home opener, looking to put the events of Tuesday night’s 102-91 loss to the Toronto Raptors out of their minds.
Returning from a 2-1 road trip to start the season, the Mavericks planned to announce to the rest of the league that they are a team to be reckoned with at home. The Mavs then tried to continue surging in the right direction during a pivotal three-game homestand, looking to establish a home-court advantage early at American Airlines Center.
However, despite staying virtually even with the Raptors for the better part of three quarters, the Mavericks suffered a fourth-period collapse on their home floor.