Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
138
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
135
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 25 | 38 | 40 | 138 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 27 | 35 | 43 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Raptors 138-135. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke; fresh off a statement win, the Raptors stayed locked in. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.