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The Mavericks look to remain undefeated at American Airlines Center this season as they go for their eighth straight home win over the Raptors on Tuesday.
Since Cuban’s first full season as the majority owner of the team in 2000-01, the Mavericks have won at least 28 home games in every season, including a league-best and franchise record-tying 36 in 2006-07.
Their success at home has been particularly visible against the Raptors, who haven’t won in Dallas since Dec. 30, 1999 - two weeks before Cuban bought his majority stake in the franchise. Dallas has averaged 114.0 points during its seven-game home win streak against Toronto.
Overall, the Mavericks have won 13 of 15 games against the Raptors during Cuban’s tenure, including both meetings last season.
This year’s Mavericks (7-2) appear to be in good position to continue their dominance of Toronto in Dallas. They are 5-0 at American Airlines Center, winning by an average of 12.2 points while shooting 50.8 percent from the field and holding opponents to 43.5 percent.
The Raptors (5-5) are 3-1 on the road, but all of those victories came against teams that currently have losing records.
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