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Sun Nov 14, 2004 · 2:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
away
Chemistry Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
115
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 17 25 26 31 99
Washington WizardsWizards 27 26 25 37 115

After Action Report

In Washington, the Wizards outlasted the Mavericks 115-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.