Mon Mar 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks edged the Raptors 109-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.