Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
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Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
86
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 11 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 100 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Mavericks outlasted the Raptors 100-86. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors couldn't shake the cold spell. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.