Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 23 | 31 | 22 | 101 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 12 | 27 | 30 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Raptors squeaked past the Mavericks 101-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Raptors played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Raptors' outside barrage was a constant threat. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.