Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
108
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 23 | 34 | 30 | 116 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 34 | 28 | 20 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Mavericks held off the Raptors 116-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.