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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
127
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 31 31 37 28 127
Dallas MavericksMavs 25 27 26 38 116

After Action Report

In a track meet, the 76ers outlasted the Mavericks 127-116. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.