Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 23 | 34 | 20 | 99 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 21 | 25 | 35 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks downed the Wizards 110-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.