But for the first time in nearly two weeks, the Mavericks looked like an offensive machine as they won in impressive fashion, 122-103. The Mavericks have an NBA-high 43 victories and moved into a virtual tie with Sacramento for the best record in the league.

The Kings (42-17) have a .712 winning percentage to a .705 winning percentage for the Mavericks (43-18).

Dirk Nowitzki poured in 35 points, Michael Finley scored 25 and Steve Nash added 19 points and a season-high 15 assists as the Mavericks torched the Raptors with a season-high 64.8 percent shooting from the field. Toronto left town with a 29-34 record, and also carried an embarrassing 13-game losing streak. The Raptors battered the Mavericks on the boards 51-34 but could never sustain any continuity.