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Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
105
away
Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 30 21 22 32 105
Dallas MavericksMavs 21 29 28 36 114

After Action Report

The Mavericks held off the Clippers 114-105. Mavericks torched the Clippers on the offensive end. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Clippers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.