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