Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 96 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 21 | 32 | 26 | 19 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Raptors snuck past the Mavericks 98-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; the Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.