Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 117 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors squeaked past the Mavericks 122-117. Raptors' offense had its way with the Mavericks. Raptors' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.