Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 32 | 32 | 24 | 113 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 32 | 22 | 32 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks shocked the Raptors 113-112. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.