Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 44 | 32 | 31 | 24 | 131 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 93 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Raptors ran roughshod over the Mavericks 131-93. The Raptors got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.