Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 1
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
away
Orlando MagicMagic
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 104 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Magic 104-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.