Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
86
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Dallas MavericksMavs
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 22 | 23 | 24 | 17 | 86 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Nets 115-86. The better team simply showed up tonight. Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Nets. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.