Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
140
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Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 36 | 31 | 37 | 140 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 32 | 22 | 37 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Mavericks buried the Magic 140-116. Mavericks torched the Magic on the offensive end. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Magic · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.