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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
86
away
Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
home
Chemistry Hot

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.