Dallas -- Dirk Nowitzki scored 29 points and Dallas had a 10-0 run in the third quarter to down the Toronto Raptors 129-101 Saturday.
Nowitzki also pulled down nine rebounds, while Jason Terry scored 19 and Shawn Marion added 18 points as Dallas cruised to its fourth win in five games.
A 3-pointer by Nowitzki ignited the decisive third-quarter spurt, in which the Mavericks widened their lead to from 60-52 to 70-52.
Josh Howard contributed 16 points for Dallas, who have won 10 straight home contests over the Raptors.
Chris Bosh led Toronto with 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Andrea Bargnani added 22 points.
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