Video: Raptors vs Mavericks Gameday Preview: Dinos Head Out West

And we're back...

Apologies for the lack of pre-game coverage today but our SB Nation family of sites has been experiencing some technical difficulties since last night, and we're just getting back on our feet now.

And yes, there's a game to be played this evening as the Toronto Raptors kick off a four-game road trip beginning in the big D tonight against the Dallas Mavericks.  The Mavs have been a bit of a surprise this season, currently sitting near the middle of the West's playoff picture despite what many saw as some questionable offseason signings.

But Monta Ellis and former Toronto Raptor Jose Calderon have worked out pretty well and the club still of course has the likes of Shawn Marion and Dirk Nowitzki in tow.

To preview the action tonight, Kayla Grey returns with the latest in her series of video preludes, this one seemingly set at an aquarium...