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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
101
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 24 28 25 24 101
Dallas MavericksMavs 24 29 19 25 97

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Nets squeaked past the Mavericks 101-97. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. The Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.