Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 2
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
away
Orlando MagicMagic
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 18 | 34 | 33 | 116 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 28 | 29 | 37 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Magic 116-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Magic · 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 · 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.