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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
away
Chemistry Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
96
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 31 24 21 25 101
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 19 28 24 25 96

After Action Report

The Mavericks squeaked past the Grizzlies 101-96. Mavericks torched the Grizzlies on the offensive end. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.