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.