Leafs Defeat Jets in Thrilling Match: Toronto Continues Winning Streak

Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

The Raptors extended their winning streak to seven games, overcoming a 13-point deficit to secure a 110-104 victory over the Mavericks on Thursday night in Dallas.

Toronto was led by OG Anunoby, who scored 26 points and made 10 of his 14 field goal attempts. Pascal Siakam contributed with 24 points and nine rebounds, while Scottie Barnes added 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds.

For the Mavericks, Luka Dončić led the team with 24 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists. Tim Hardaway Jr. added 22 points, and Spencer Dinwiddie scored 19 points.

The Raptors began the game sluggishly, falling behind by as many as 13 points in the first half. They turned things around in the third quarter, outscoring the Mavericks by nine to head into the final quarter with a four-point advantage.

In the fourth quarter, Toronto managed to fend off several Dallas attempts to close the gap, thanks to crucial shots from Anunoby and Siakam. The key moment came with under two minutes left when Siakam made a jumper to extend the Raptors' lead to four points. Dallas couldn't recover, allowing Toronto to clinch the win.

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