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Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
134
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Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 32 28 30 30 14 134
Dallas MavericksMavs 32 23 38 27 9 129

After Action Report

The Raptors survived the Mavericks 134-129 in overtime. Raptors' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.