Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
85
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 22 | 14 | 26 | 85 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 16 | 25 | 37 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks rolled past the Raptors 108-85. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.