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Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
111
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 31 26 29 32 118
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 27 31 28 25 111

After Action Report

In Golden State, the Mavericks outlasted the Warriors 118-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.