Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks snuck past the Raptors 112-109. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Raptors' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.