Toronto Raptors (36-27) beat Dallas Mavericks (21-43) 122-92 at home on Sunday, March 8. The final margin was 30 points.
The game, quarter by quarter
The Raptors struck first, taking the opening quarter 36-29 and a 7-point lead after one. The Raptors kept the pressure on with a 21-15 second quarter, carrying a 13-point lead into halftime.
The Raptors won the third 31-22 to create some separation, taking a 22-point lead into the fourth. The Raptors took the fourth 34-26; the Raptors finished the job for a 122-92 regulation win.
Why it was lopsided
The Raptors took better care of the ball, turning it over on 7.6% of possessions compared with 18.5% for the Mavericks. The Raptors got more from their shots, finishing at 55.8% effective field-goal shooting compared with 42.6% for the Mavericks. Those extra possessions were crucial.
The Mavericks did win one battle, second chances: ORB% of 27.7% against 19%. The Raptors made up for it elsewhere.
At roughly 104 possessions per team, the Raptors produced 117.6 points per 100 possessions to 88.7 for the Mavericks.
Who stood out
Daniel Gafford was the game's biggest individual force for DAL: 21 pts, 11 reb, 3 ast on 10-10 shooting. His Game Score of 25.5 led everyone. His team was -8 with him on the floor.
RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 31 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast on 13-19 shooting, good for a 24.6 Game Score.
Jakob Poeltl (16 pts, 10 reb, 4 ast) and Daniel Gafford (21 pts, 11 reb, 3 ast) each recorded a double-double.
What it means
The result fit the pre-game Win Meter, which gave the Raptors about a 81% chance.
Across the last 3 meetings in our records, Dallas Mavericks lead 3-0.
The Raptors are now 36-27, and the Mavericks are 21-43. The Raptors last five before this game: L-L-W-L-L.
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