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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.