Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
85
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 18 | 25 | 19 | 85 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 31 | 25 | 19 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks pulled away from the Raptors 95-85. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Raptors looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Raptors rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.