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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
106
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Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 22 32 25 27 106
Dallas MavericksMavs 25 22 27 25 99

After Action Report

In Dallas, the 76ers fended off the Mavericks 106-99. Every possession went the 76ers way. Second-chance points piled up for the 76ers; 76ers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.