Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 33 | 28 | 22 | 13 | 116 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 26 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 10 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the 76ers 116-113 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.