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Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
118
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Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
93
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 24 31 30 33 118
Dallas MavericksMavs 22 28 26 17 93

After Action Report

The Raptors blew the doors off the Mavericks 118-93. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; fresh off a statement win, the Raptors stayed locked in. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.