Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
93
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Dallas MavericksMavs
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 25 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 93 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks pulled away from the Bucks 103-93. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Bucks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bucks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.