Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 35 | 20 | 24 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 31 | 32 | 20 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks pulled away from the Raptors 114-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Raptors. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.