Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
90
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 22 | 28 | 19 | 21 | 90 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 18 | 19 | 27 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Warriors survived the Mavericks 90-87. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Warriors. Second-chance points piled up for the Warriors; the Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. Warriors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.