Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 34 | 29 | 36 | 128 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 26 | 33 | 35 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Nets handled the Mavericks 128-118. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Whispers of a Mavericks locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.