Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
94
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 94 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Clippers 94-91. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; shots just aren't falling for the Clippers lately. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Clippers · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.