cut it close

But bad weather could cut it close.

“They made a really good run and they cut it close. It’s been an issue for us all year long, playing with big leads. We let them back in the game, but this time we were able to finish the game off.”

On Thursday night, the Tigers always had an answer when the Gamecocks cut it close.

Kristaps Porzingis, who had 21 points and 10 rebounds, made a 3-pointer on the game's first shot and the Mavs never trailed, though the undermanned Raptors cut it close late.

Kristaps Porzingis, who finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds, made a 3-pointer on the game’s first shot and the Mavericks never trailed in their regular-season home finale, though the undermanned Raptors cut it close late.