Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
65
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 17 | 7 | 25 | 16 | 65 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 31 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Raptors demolished the Mavericks 117-65. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Raptors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.