Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 37 | 17 | 30 | 27 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 17 | 39 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Raptors edged the Mavericks 111-103. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Raptors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Raptors. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.