Dirk Nowitzki poured in 35 points, as the Dallas Mavericks handed Toronto its 13th straight defeat with a 122-103 victory over the Raptors. Michael Finley added 25 points for the Mavericks, who have won three straight and six of their last seven.

Steve Nash collected 19 points and 15 assists for Dallas, which shot a season- high 65 percent from the field. The Mavericks (43-18) also moved into a virtual tie with the Sacramento Kings for the best record in the NBA.

Vince Carter led seven Raptors in double-figures with 19 points on just 6- of-15 shooting for Toronto, which last lost 13 straight during the 1997-98 season (March 20-April 12). Keon Clark totaled 18 points and 15 boards, and Antonio Davis collected 12 points and 15 rebounds in the loss.

The Raptors' longest losing streak is 17 set back in the 1996-97 season (November 6-December 9).