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Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
88
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 27 22 17 22 88
Dallas MavericksMavs 26 30 24 26 106

After Action Report

The Mavericks downed the Warriors 106-88. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.

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.