Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 27 | 25 | 33 | 119 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Raptors 119-102. Mavericks torched the Raptors on the offensive end. Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Raptors couldn't shake the cold spell. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.