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Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
126
away
Chemistry Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 30 26 40 30 126
Dallas MavericksMavs 39 28 26 29 122

After Action Report

The Raptors squeaked past the Mavericks 126-122. The Raptors got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.